Last Protestant Chapel Doors Closed in Madrid
A mix of 1885 snippets notes events from around the world. Mentions Thiers as printer's devil, Utah Northern Railway spike, Thunderer ram launch, Duchess drawing room car fire at Poughkeepsie, and various political and transportation items. Also notes a peace jubilee plan under American Peace Society and a defalcation in Brighton post office.
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Arkansas
Madrid
New Jersey Central Railroad
Hartford
United States Supreme Court
American Peace Society
Thames
Poughkeepsie
N.Y
Yester- Buerger- 1
Ind
United States
Franconia
New York
New York Central
Erie
Central
Lake Shore
Michiga Southern
Atlantic and Great Western
Special Dispatch on Senate Arms Inquiry and Committee
A Times Chronicle special dispatch outlines criticisms of a Senate inquiry committee. It argues the panel lacks impartiality, cites improper formation, and claims three senators act in defiance of parliamentary law. Be Seesedhlisishas tgl Ustha notes a duty to push the investigation at Chambran’s request.
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Times Sed Chronicle
Senate
Defilaw
Chambran
Belknap
Rufus Ingalls
Treasury notes drive gains as markets react in Washington
The Western Associated Press reports on Treasury activity in Washington with March 25 coverage noting movements in government securities and market responses.
Milestone visit as Knights Templar surprise Doctor on birthday
A 35 member delegation from Reed Commandery No 6 Dayton surprised the elderly Doctor Treen in Miamisburg on his eighty second birthday. The Knights Templar Band led the procession, banquetted the host, and the order thanked him and his companion in a brief address. Across Coltermos, Ohio, the temperance scene discussed amended liquor laws, Hoag’s speech, and the push to mandate notice under the Adair act. Delegates to the state convention and water works debates dominated today’s local and state political talk.
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Times and Chronicle
Miameburg
Reed Commandery
No. 6
Knights Templar
Dayton
John Treen
Ietedak Tenae
Tecen
Chas.e. Kiefer
Sir Sire
Knight Albrecht
Trial of James Redman for the Yoakum murder begins
Special Dispatch reports Circleville Ohio March 26. The State versus James Redman for the murder of John Yoakum opens with attorneys Hoa don and H. F. in Circleville. The case draws interest as the first trial under Ohio’s re enacted statute screening jurors reading newspapers, aiding jury selection. The panel begins with potential jurors questioned at noon.
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Times and Chronicle
Circleville
James Redman
John
Hoadon
H. F
Ohio
Jevers
Gan
St Paul Fire Destroys Brewery Saloon and Nearby Saloon
A blaze swept through a Suffolk street area damaging the State brewery and a saloon. Firefighters battled flames as several men were reported missing and local authorities investigated the cause. No injuries confirmed yet.
Dayton City Election Renominates Local Officials
Dayton voters elect and renominate local officials including George W. Moyer a Jackson Township magistrate serving since 1857 for a new term and John Aple Jackson as treasurer with eleven years of service across ninety four teachers and officers in the district.
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Times and Chronicle
Darron
George
W. Moyer
Jackson Township
John Aple
Jackson
Miner Local Masters-Vacation at An tech
YELLOW Springs March 26 Yesterday Mary Quinn was arrested and tried before the Squire for selling whisky to miners. She was fined 100 dollars and committed to jail in default of payment. The constable testified to taking a dram in her shop before the arrest. The school loan of 10000 dollars for a Union schoolhouse will go before voters at the April election. Antioch begins a ten day vacation. The colored Methodists start a church festival tomorrow for the benefit.
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Times and Chronicle
Yellow Springs
Mary Quinn
Squire
Antioch
Colored Methodists
Missouri State Lottery Salt The Democrat Sale
Fragmentary OCR notes from St Louis dated March 25 discuss a Missouri State lottery sale and political response. The text references the Democrat Company and possible forced action, but details are unclear due to damage. Entities include Missouri State and St Louis.
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Missouri
Democrat
St. Louis
Primary votes name 12 aldermen and eight school directors
The Republicans at the primary meetings last night nominated twelve Aldermen and eight School Directors to be voted for next Tuesday. In the Fifth Ward a number of colored men were present and organized another meeting to nominate men of their own color for Alderman and School Director.
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Staats- Zeitung
Associated Press
Figth
Conflicting Rail and Oil Rates Set Amid Trading Turmoil
A New York conference discussed rail and oil transport rates amid unsettled markets. Meanwhile Wall Street saw 200,000 shares change hands as prices surged. the World notes a broader plot behind the market activity. Reports mention railroad factions, producer unions, and potential border actions in Mexico as tensions rise.
River News Dispatches Report Arrivals and Weather
Special dispatches from Evansville and Memphis note inland waterway movement with arrivals of vessels Robert Burns Florence and others, and discuss river levels falling ten inches. Weather reports show clear cool conditions at Evansville and light rain turning clear in Memphis with snow and rain. Granite State expected to arrive, and additional barges moved downstream on the Mississippi River lanes.
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River News
Times and Chronicle
Evansville
Robert Burns
Cincinnati
Florence I
H. D. Hobbs
Down
J. H. New Or- Ada
Nash
Bob’. Burns
Bob’. Burns, Mem Gi NM ’ ' Aville, Cairo, 6 P. M.; F. Wing Gree
Ianati
J. H. Grees
Memphis
Louis
Oil market steady amid dull trading in Prague area
Te-Day's Oil Market from Prrissvac reports a very dull session with crude and refined oils largely unchanged and quiet. Corn and white grain prices show mixed, with steady tendencies and subdued activity across commodities. Market notes indicate a calm, inching stability in overall pricing.
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Prrissvac
Curious Drum Signals Across Africa Baffles Travelers
An English traveler recounts a method of conveying news by drum across African regions. The drum system in Albanius and Accra reportedly allows messages to be heard at great distances. A captain aboard a vessel notes the drum’s ability to carry sound, illustrating how local ear training shapes communication.
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Africa
Omar
Albanius
Accra
Allen
Senate Advances Tariff and Navy Memorial Debates
Senate debates relief for officers, tariff unfinished business, and a motion to table. House processes varied bills, including civil service and a public buildings project. A joint resolution to honor Admiral Farragut and related naval statue plans receive consideration before adjournment.
James C Davis Discharged in Accidental Shooting Case
James C Davis the circus performer charged with murdering Charlotte Whittony at the Madison House on Main Street was discharged by Chief Breaks after the coroner's jury found the shooting accidental. Whittony's husband arrived from Dubuque and stated he bore no charges against Davis. He sought his wife's clothing and personal effects, whether obtained is not known. Board of Trade Directors held a called meeting to review resolutions from merchants and manufacturers and sent them to the Law and Commerce committees for joint consideration tomorrow at noon. Detectives Orr and Carr arrested German Edwin Chaver as a fugitive from justice for robbing John Smelzer of $100. case continued to Saturday with defendant jailed. Cases of Louies and Fanny Evxlish for keeping houses of ill fame continued to April 4 due to fines.
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Temperance Committee
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Complaint Committed to House of Refuge by Judge Mtraub
In the complaint of his father Charres Perry was this morning committed to the House of Refuge by Judge Mtraub on incorrigibility charges. There were sixty eight lodgers at the various station houses last night.
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Charres Perry
The Jubilee of Gilmore in Boston and San Francisco attendance
The Jubilee of Gilmore draws interest across cities including Boston and San Francisco. Reported arrivals from San Francisco number thirty five while plans for the Coliseum erection advance, and committee members are invited to participate in events as preparations continue.
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Oaeek
Coisenn
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Gilmore
Ogee
Bala
Les Perenreens
Gist Chaciomate
Naar
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Tri
Lawn care advice for a lush green yard plan
A friend asks how to improve thinning grass. The writer prescribes fall manure, bone meal, salt, plaster, and soil, then sowing clean seed at two bushels per acre. Finish with a rake and roll to guarantee a fresh green lawn regardless of dry conditions.
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Acre
Plant Officials Urge Plan Section Reform Across Years
The Selma Times reports farmers and workers discuss the need for revised plan sections and better access to farm homes. The piece notes dependence on cotton and corn, warnings about ongoing hardship, and uncertainty about future outcomes for planters in the area.
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Selma
Senate Rebating the House Jen and Coffee Bill The Railroad Fight
Washington March 20 The Senate debates the House bill repealing tea and coffee duties after replacing the Tarif Bill. Senator Trumbull proposes adding salt and the discussion continues. House focuses on the Baltimore and Potomac Depot Bill with filibustering by Baltimore and Ohio supporters. House Appropriation Committee plans a cotton sale refund after the rebellion. Casleier of the First National Bank of Washington dies after ill health. Senate Arms Committee hearing includes Patterson testimony about conversations with the Marquis de Braun and Sumner protests over confidentiality. A subpoena is issued for Sumner to testify tomorrow.
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Times and Chronicle
Washington
Senate
House
Scott
Trumbull
Friends of the
Baltimore and Ohio
House Appropriation Committee
Treasury
Casleier
First Nationat
Wasutxoton
Wiliam HH
Hentington
First National Bank of Washington
Amonia
Sly Wee
Senate Armes Committee
Patterson
Marquis de Braun
Sumner
Acta
Tool
Mobile Grand Liege
Verma
Morton
Sherman
Plumbull
Tobacco Damage Suit Jury Rules for City in 1866 Overflow Case
Indianapolis March 26 The jury returned a verdict for the city in a $10000 damages suit by C H Reynolds over lean tobacco ruined by Pogue s Run overflow in 1866. On a former trial the plaintiff was awarded about $600. W B Vickers becomes assistant editor of the Journal. Cockfighting remains popular here with another fight last night and police in pursuit today.
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Times and Chronicle
Indianapolis
C. H. Reynolds
Pogue
W. B. Vickers
E. W. Halford
Speyd Held for Murder in First Degree
Special Dispatch to the Times and Chronicle from Greenville Ohio March 26 reports William Speyd was examined by Mayor Licklider for the killing of James Maker at the Oriental Saloon on March 23. The case was adjourned to morning and the mayor bound Speyd over to answer for murder in the first degree and commit him to jail.
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Times and Chronicle
Greenville
Wm. Speyd
Doctor Foster Dies From Buggy Accident Injuries
Dr H C Foster of North Lewisburg Champaign County died from injuries after a buggy crash two weeks earlier. His brother, en route to visit, broke his leg in the same Pan Handle road wreck near Pittsburg last Friday.
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The
Times
Chronicle
Uipnaxa
H. C. Foster
North Lewisburg
Champaign County
Pittsburg
Reduction of duty on coffee and chicory in Parliament
London reports a motion by Chancellor Lowe for an immediate 50 percent reduction on coffee and chicory, which was carried in the House. The notices also report holidays in Liverroot and the Sultan's planned visit to Lyons for the Exposition in May.
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London
House of Coartons
Lowe
Constantinople
Lyons
Prisoner Taken From Jail Hanged On Lamp Post
On March 25 a prisoner was taken from jail, shot and hanged on a lamp post after a farmer named Jones was robbed and tied by a mob. The crowd dispersed after authorities declared mob law would be punished. the prisoner survived initially but his wounds were mortal.
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Patate
David Jones
Nashvile
Me Morris
Brownee
Pete
Market Report From St Louis About Grain and Meat Prices
Flour steady for best fall grades at 77 market units. Wheat improves for first fall, corn eases, No 2 mixed. Pork dull, lard steady at 80 cents. hog receipts total 35. Whisky sales nil. No clear meat offerings.
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St. Louis
Inspect'r Of Steamboats Nominated In Third Edition
Washington March 26 The President to day nominated Joseph Nimme Szperkving Inspector General of Steamboats Harbor appropriations urged by Bleir Kelnburg Facue and Wappee committee to press harbor funds for St Louis Alton and the Maine between Alton and the mouth of the Ohio as recommended by the Board of Engineers to Congress
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Times and Chronicle
Washington
Joseph Nimme
Wa Hixeton
F. P. Bleir
A. Fia Kelnburg
J.B
Erastus Wappeemittee
St Louis
Alton
Mainer
Ohio
Board of Engineers
Congres
Pittsburg Time Bridge Quarrel and Local Accidents
Special Dispatch to the Times and Chronicle reports J H Ludwig and H C Coms on trial for forgery in Cincinnati with alleged involvement in defrauding Perin & Gould of about 3600. Pittsburg debt is over 4 008 000. City Council seeks delay on a tripartite bridge charter modification and opposes wooden bridges without Converds consent. A fatal accident occurs when a toddler in John Lott's home is killed by a poker mishap during play.
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Times and Chronicle
Prrresore
Mara
J. H. Ludwig
H. C. Coms
Cincinnati
Perin & Gould
Pittsburg
Smithfield Street
John Lott
Death of a prominent Relige case Great Artesian Well
The Reverend Mother Mary Rose Gauthreaux, Superior Vicar of the Order of the Sacred Heart, died at the Chicago convent last night at age forty seven after thirty five years as a religious. She served in Louisiana Missouri Ontario New York Michigan and Illinois and was esteemed for her character and leadership. John V Farwell's artesian well exceeded expectations flowing a five inch stream after two thousand feet of boring.
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Times and Chronicle
Chicago
Mary Rose Gauthreaux
Order of the Sacred Heart
Louisiana
Missouri
Ontario
N. Y
Michigan
Illinois
John V. Farwell
Temperance lecturer mobbed in Centreville church
Last night in Centreville Indiana the temperance lecturer nicknamed the Ohio Broad-Axe faced a mob of boys and young men outside a church. They pelted the building with stones smashing windows and threw eggs inside while several prominent citizens were struck. Some claim whisky ring interests stirred the attack and the lecturer publicly offered the assailant a chance to confront him.
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Times and Chronicle
Richmoxk
Ohio Broad-Axe
Centreville
Lnd
Whisky Ring
Boiler explosion reported death toll eight in Brveskis
Brveskis March 26 an early morning boiler explosion is reported to have killed eight persons and injured many. MadeLo March 26 Spanish frigates Gerona and Arapites reportedly ordered to Venezuela for consular insult demand. report unfounded as ships sent to Havana.
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Madelo
Gerona
Arapites
Venezuela
Havana
Erie Markets Revived After City of London Trades
In New York reports, Erie shares see renewed excitement with notable activity and possible gains. The item references large London-influenced transactions and ongoing legal proceedings noted by authorities.
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New York
Erie
London
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