The Irish in New York and Bowing to fears of Know Nothing echoes
A lengthy letter condemns anti Irish prejudice in New York, warns against a resurgent Know Nothing mood, and argues that demagogues prejudice the Irish, harming both communities. It cites street hostility, political corruption, and calls for restraint while praising cultural events and local improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gotham
Isle
Erin
New York
Patrick
Jos
Ireland
Milesian
Connaught
Tipperary
Cork
Kilkenny
New “York
Bow
Thirty
Lincoln Nebraska Mail Arrives In Four Horse Coaches
Letter from Nebraska to the Cincinnati Times describes Lincoln as a young capital with two daily mails from civilization arriving by four horse coaches, plus several weekly services. The piece mocks Baghdad and London in scale while noting Nebraska’s growing communication links and transit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reial
Cincinnati Times
Luncoty
Nex
Illnois State Journal
Andy J
Andy
Lincoln
Nebraska
Bagdad
London
Civilization
East
Crawfordsville Letters Set Towns Character and Railroads
Special Correspondence from Crawfordsville describes the town as educated and refined, highlighting Wis h College, notable alumni in Congress and arts, and the region's strong horse trade, woolen manufacture, and growing transportation links. It notes political figures and the upcoming rail plans and discusses a projected Rockville to Logansport route, plus the wheat crop outlook for 1870.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati Times
Crawtondsvile
Crawfordsville
Montgomery
Rock River
Indianapolis
Wibash College
Congress
Eeven
Indi
Coattlee
Force
Indiana
Ville
Wiley
Monthas
Arpele
Danville
Westnate
McKee
Rockville
Logansport
Toledo
Amusements Show Old Drury Card With Pugilist Gala
City notices describe Old Drury attractions including The Carpenter of Rowen and Tom and Jerry Life in, with John C Heegan and Jem Mace set for a potential exhibition. Woon’s Theatre features Edwin Adams with Arden, and The Great Reverse at Mozart Hall highlights The Great Republic. Harmonic Society at Pike’s Music Hall plans Rossini and Bellini pieces with a large crowd hoped for. tickets at Church’s Music Store.
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Old Drury
Rowen
John C. Heegan
Jem Mace
Reah
Little Nell
California
Zelul
Girgymoast
Woon
Edwin Adams
Arden
Tennyson
Mozart Hall
Woodward
Harnoxte
Pike's Music Hall
Harmonic Society
Rossini
Earses
Miss How
Glare Music Store
Vine and
Fourth Streets
Toether
Jimmy Fitzgerald
Jack Connolly
Stefe
Godey
Fourth and Vine
Ruffin
Ohio
Seventeenth Weekly Report of Strangers' Home Superintendent
Abstract of the seventeenth weekly report for the Strangers Home shows an average of 117 men per night, total 183. gender, nationality, and temperance figures listed. Donations from Rev. Joseph Emery, Mrs. S. J. Wase, and others totaled $1, with fifteen visitors delivering words of hope to the residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dohatione
Jacephs Emery
J. W Seate
NA D
Proceedings of Inspectors of Insecure Buildings Meet
The board met at the usual hour with minutes of last meeting read. On motion Pilfeck a citation was issued for a rear chimney issue at Nos 277 and 279. Chambers moved to have the Clerk notify the occupant at No 227 M to address the problem within five days. Adjourned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pil Feck
Miami
Chambers
Fire report from yesterday afternoon blaze near boiler room
A fire was discovered yesterday afternoon around five o clock in a building area where engines were on hand to contain it. Officials reported no injuries and that the blaze did not spread beyond the initial location.
Religious prayer meetings and church notices region wide
A scanned article details union and church services at Finley M. E. Chapel Newport Barracks and Collins Barracks with Rev. Dart and Dr. Jeffies. It notes attendees, prayers for personal struggles, dedication of a new Bethel Schoolhouse, and a bustling Sunday at Politicians’ Exchange with local critiques of public gathering habits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Dart
Finley M. E.chapel
Work-house Convicts Strike Over Labor in Pegging Department
A group of Work-house inmates in a shoe pegging shop organized a strike amid mounting tensions. Officials drew revolvers to restore order as the rioters refused to work, protesting against compulsory labor and recalling earlier freedoms of idleness. The incident highlights the inmates’ discomfort with forced employment within the workhouse.
Death of a Pioneer Citizen in the era of early industry
A long obituary recalls the life of Mr. Horne, aged eighty two, a veteran in tinsmithing and the pork trade, who worked on Savier street and partnered with Mr. Mears before his partner’s death. He served as a Franklin Bank director and leaves a widow Catherine Ward Smith and one son. The piece mentions his friendship with Mr. Carpenter, a Peter Clark memorial club event, and various regional notes from the era, including local business and political updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Datel
Ian
Co and Tin Smi
Mears & Horne
Savier Street
Horne
Catherine Ward-Smith
Peter H. Clark
Wm. H. Jones
Lewis Ding
Samuel W. Clark
George H. Vie
Oh Lacie
Besta
Geures
Taekopa
Paris
Keystone Beal Amateur Club Election At Tears Hotel
An amateur club election was held at Tears Hotel with officers to be selected from Connor, Choma, Lava, and Wayne among nine nominees. The organization lists 275 members and includes President Mah, with others like Marett and Charles as key figures in the roll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keystone Cios
Keystone Beal
Extradelphis
Charles “Marett
Connor
Co Choma Lava
Insecure Buildings Board Named to Oversee Safety
A new Board of Inspectors of Insecure Buildings is established to identify dangerous structures, set safety standards, and coordinate enforcement with city agencies. Key members include officials from the Housing Department and Public Works, with a focus on rapid risk assessment and timely remediation.
Suspected assault at a Louisburg ball reported
In Louisburg on December 24 a ball attendee Frank Parker cut George Crawford with a short weapon, causing several injuries before officers nabbed Parker yesterday. The report notes a suspended decision and mentions piling work for a foundation on the Bit River streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisburg
Frank Parker
George Crawford
Esterday
Newport Larceny in Mrs Sage Household Seeks Suspect
A servant girl in the Sage family on Monte Street reported $30 stolen Sunday night from a poorly kept house. The irregular entry and loss were noted as a theft in Newport. The report mentions other local concerns and a paid debt, but details are fragmentary.
Disputed News From An Early Newspaper Scene
Fragmentary report notes gold at 111 on Saturday. Disraeli’s new political novel due in May. Mapmeek buried at Dela Dired Arthuris in April. French strike at La Creuzot ongoing. General Comly takes charge of Columbus ay. Rumors of Grant disruption persist. Captain General De Rodas arrives and destroys Papen’ aes. Tennessee’s new constitution likely. Election occurred. Daniel Whalen, eleven killed in an incident.
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Columbus
Sherscon
Virihe Mes
Pike Winsonty Ramund
Testvite
Scoeksy
Cnet
Pet Caldwell
United States
Bolivia
Lisonar
United
Domingo
Washington
Ohio
Capitol
Nevada
New York
Guba
Cortes
York
Fae Iheeninl
Orang
Young Democracy
Wolcottville
Gene Fey
Dan
Genesee Es
Ynath
Illinois
Teil Irish Church Convention
Ne Investen
Senate
Govenor
Catherine Shields
Josey
Paria
Bailey
Bunny
Olian Gollon
Poly
Utah
National Board of PS
Oma
Disraeli
Mds
Mapmeek
Dela- Dired Arthuris
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Grand Opera House
Beals
San Carlo
Vienne
Serre
Put-un-Bay
Chenges tin-Bay
Bes
Sroemies
Wallace
Mexico
Itoe
City Matters
Joni
Dexter Ant & Choir
Mr. Salliva
G. Cavetina
Indammatus
Mrs. Dex
Priam al March
L. Badia
Bellini
Miss Balliay
Helme
Mr. Sullivan
Haydn
Gugget Sullivan
The
Strangers
Young ‘Men’s Christian Association
the Board of Inspectors of
Daily Union Prayer Meeting
Church
Mr. Hopkins
Newport Barracks
Logan
Mike Vested
See Indyeas
Ben
Mr. DeHasa
Trinity M. E. Church
Musical Entertainment
Young People’s Association
First Presbyterian Church
Collins
Jeffies
Phin Tion
Ion
Coleg Barracks
Sixth Street
Ps Cg
Carr-Street
M. E. Mission
Carr-street Union
J. B. Thompson
Bethel
Hool-House
Agra
Reix Shanes
Dane
Walli
Yeatman Putpha Witebdanen
Sandie
Fralogs Aator
James Leas
Board of Inspectors of
Covington
Newport
the News
R. Griffiths
A. W. Cor
Leonard A. Savill
Smtetp Bet
Fith and Longworth, Cin'tl
Candy, &O
Ieacuen
COAL
J. C. Dexter
Robert Howe
Wake Hubbell
Howe & Hubbell
Hubbell, Swasey 4 Co
Sycamore Street
Central Tea Store
Sign OF the Dragon
Central
Japows Wise
Isto N. W
Fifth & Central Avenue
Insurance
Western Insurance Company
Anand Nx
Ve Soke
Seth
Geo. McGregor
Race Street
Bet
Fourth & Pit
Nod Istptf
Cincinnati
OFM
Pearl Street
Ihr
Chespetatt
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