May 2 1869 river news and local notices in St Louis
The St Louis Times reports river levels rising likely to swell further, with the Missouri low but weather rains may raise it. A barge Nick Wall sunk near East Nebraska City and may be raised. Capt Poe heads to Benton with plans to recover it. Levee business remains strong and grain shipments approach 40,000 bushels. Miscellaneous notices include deaths and local letters from Cincinnati and pairs of community items across cities.
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Cincinnati
St. Louis
Missouri
Tomas Poe
Nick Wall
East
Nebraska City
Benton
Poe
Nick
Times
Devar
Maine
New York
Aden
Reems
Nashville
Dilly
Emamnee
City street adornment proposal sparks funding debate
A murky fragment discusses improving a city area on Eighth Street with verdure and pedestrian safety. It notes possible whitewash costs and asks residents to weigh if enhancements can be done for around dollars per park, urging careful consideration of expenses.
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Reeklens
Cat Causes Funeral Swell In Old Lady's Death Mystery
In May from the New York Star, King street drew a crowd for a funeral. The old lady died after a lingering illness, while her cat named Old Tab guarded her bedside. At the coffin’s top removal, mourners found the cat’s body beneath, its death caused by writhing under the lid during the night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Star
King Street
Vonsesile Tak Tan Boop
Puss
Fire destroys third store on Appel Street
A Saturday night fire leveled the third store of Appel at No 7 Hen Fourth Street from a defective fire source. Loss on the store and stock is about 800 dollars. A large number of birds perished in the blaze. Burial permits issued total 57 for the week ending April 30, 1969. Ex postmaster Thomas received a sixteen piece silver service from his Post Office employer. Cincinnati post office staff reductions announced with several named employees notified. Gas quality measured by inspector Zeis reported for the week ending May 1. The Cincinnati Zouaves returned from Indianapolis with praise for reception and drills performed at the Rink and Bates House.
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A. Appel
Health Office
Thomas
Cincinnati
Wm. Pearsey
Mr. James
James Carnes
General Delivery
Charles Davis
George Garrison
Victor Zeis
Zouaves
Captain Young
Indianapolis
Indianapolis National Guards
Bates House
Macauley
Fragmented Ohio Senate notes mix policy with intrigue
A patchy OCR record cites topics from the General Action bill in the Ohio Senate to Crowe’s disability and a New Mexico governorship dispute. It references England and the Alabama Claims, a Brazil minister, a Henry Blow appointment, a railroad job dispute, and emigration figures, all in a terse, rumor-filled ledger style.
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Ohio Senate
Crowe
New Mexico
Congress
Lowens
England
Atcutsox Braxca
Raco
Henry T. Blow
Brazil
Dalton Teenansas
Laror Fravix
New York
Wasling
Trenton
Serimanatte Hee York
Irish West journal to be published by West coast group
A Saturday meeting organized a company to publish a weekly journal named the Irish West. Dr J J Quinn and 14 others signed the call. The plan seeks subscriptions and a subsequent meeting to continue efforts. The paper aims to represent Irish American citizens of the West and Northwest, advocating their interests under U.S. law.
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Irish West
The
J.J. Quinn
W. B. Barry
J. W. Fitzgerald
G. A. Doherty
RK. M. Moore
D. W. McCarthy
Michael Walsh
Hugh Keown
Peter Marr
T. A. Corcoran
Richard Shinnick
Michael McIntyre
James Nugent
William Meehan
B. Farrell
Td Ne
Fone
Canrgee
West
Northwest
United States
Camp Dennison Methodist Church Dedication News
The new Methodist Episcopal Church at Camp Dennison was dedicated yesterday with Rev. J. M. Walden officiating. Debt of about 765 was raised largely by Miamiville’s 100 contribution plus private gifts. The writer commends Miamiville for timely aid and urges broader civic participation in public improvements.
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Camp Denniison
New Methodist Episcopal Church
Camp Dennison
J. M. Walden
Methodist Book Concern
Miamiville
Trade dull on extended trip ends in empty shelves
A traveler recalls returning after ten months to find merchants with stale stock and wan sales. They sit in smoke-filled rooms, counting losses, selling cheap cigars two for a cent, hoping for pay while customers are few and skeptical. The scene captures discouraged shopkeepers awaiting better summer trade.
Garibaldi and Spain in the era of unsettled politics
Dispatches report Garibaldi planning to deliver a personal message to the French Emperor amid European moves. In Spain the government proposes a council and press-law changes while unrest grows. Paraguayan guerrillas are active as the Constituent Cortes debates amnesty and constitutional amendments. Alfredo Castillar moves actions in Cortes. news of unrest at Zaragoza and a printers’ strike in Lorez-Adam. Emigration from Canada notes 430 French Canadians leaving for Boston and New York.
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Garibaldi
Spain
Bekok
Paraguay
Bacherg
Lagua
Cortes
Perona
Y Castillar
Saregossa
Tt Ie
Lorez- Adam
Palace Mat
Nile Sass Dee
Canapa
Boston
New York
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Meorais
Oka
Angs
Ina Sei
Ees Mae
Xenia
Sean Ham
Dilligen
OLD Settlers
Much Y
D. D
Tom. Thumb
Comodons
Bailie House
Businese
Marek
Sone
Prince of Wales
Jenaville
Pememo Eeger
Selma
Ala
Kenosha
Haven
Des Dumas
Maximilian
Savannah
Brick Pomeroy
New York Democrat
Bethel
Iowa
Michigan
Jackson
Staten and Teritories
Peng
Picey
Texas
San Antonio
New York City
Jeffersonville
Maeness
England and
Wales
Simon Duenster
Sioux City
Wis
Mann
Sandwich Islands
Kreiey
Sandwich
Lorillard
Mirs
Maria J. Sanford
Asaahenen
Wipe
Lea Schools of
Geeme
City Matters
F . Fais
Weiss
General News
Sanford
San Francisco
Sacramento
Salt Lake & Columbis River
Showa
Leibson
West Fourth Street
Pactamer
D. J. Decamp
Carpenter & Builder
George
L. A. Savill
Post Office Bulletin
Bameaappenae
Sandusky
Sunda Baturday
Optical Instruments, &c
Henry. Twitchell
Optician, Cealer In
Optical & Mathematical Instruments
West Fourth St
Coffin, Shays Hardware and Cutlery
Main Street
Galt House
John B. Morris
S. E. Corner
Sycamore
Geo. McGregor
Bell-hanger
Race Street
Bet
Ohio
W. Martin's
West Fifth
Walnut
A. C. Brown
Cetion and Woolen
Seer
Ipheuien
Lane City Pring
Mhl3m
Istp
CorwEn Marx
Smcomp Sra
John BR. Hoole
Ieee
Canta
Letta Hg
Ragin Wiig
Bosii Abd Tvlaad
Ogre
Internal Revenue Department
Internal Revenue
Ae Shevo Gov Estates of Beams
Foreign News
N.eb
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WoLessie Sup
MAPS
Lloyd’s Patent
America
Europe
Phage
Chicago
Tribune
Illinois
Ilindle
Snes
Jon
Peter
P. Fen Lason
Franklin
Vine Street
Allison, Smith & Johnson
A. H. Bridgman
Tyce, C. Wane. Ware
G. W. Carl
A. C. Richards
East Fourth &T
L. F
D. P. Rose
Bixth
North Side
Plum
J. €. Dexter
Man Street
L. A. Green & CO
West Third
New York Stock Exchange
N. G. Nettelton & Co., Bankers
Weat Third
Coim
P. G. Rooney
James Hinuan & Co
Queen City Cipper
W. Cormer Pearl and
Lawrence
Confectioners
Bankin & CO
Burnet House
Pearl Street
Elm and Phum Sts
Architectural Iron Works
Rohrer
Theo. Bumiller
Valentiy
W. W. Third &T
Cincinna
H.W
G. W. C., Tim Im Coat
T. W. Heidac
Main St
Near House
James K. Wilson
Rohithot
Room No
Floer
Niare
Tae
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