Notes and News Overview of Diverse Early 1870s Topics
A broad survey notes mine suspensions predicted, a fatal freight accident in Ohio, Brussels peace talks, resignations at the Land Office, arbitration moves by Hyde Park miners, and prize plans by St. Louis brokers. Other items report divorce docket counts, political shifts, chamber meetings, stock leases, a murder case in Peekskill, and naval movements toward the Asiatic Squadron.
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W. W. Johnson
Mastilion
Ohio
Far- Test
Brussels
Granger
Land Office
Fen Ae
Workingwomen
Tonncline Setae
Tian Asocia Sion
Hyde Park
St. Louis
Baptist Educational Convention of New England
Steinway Hall
New York
Arrivals for the Extra Session and Treaty Debate
Washington May 5 The extra session opens with senators arriving. The President praises progress and hopes for Senate ratification. Democrats deny consultation and vow not to pledge support, likely voting against the treaty. Also notes on the loan to Europe and Ku-Knux Law proclamation. Boston Olympic baseball game scheduled for this afternoon. Gould improving and set to play amid large crowds.
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Times and Chronicle
Senate
Gould
Editorial Convention delegates tour mills and mines in Jackson
Jackson May 5 Special Dispatch to the Times and Chronicle reports the Editorial Convention session with Hillsboro McArthur Manchester and Portsmouth delegates. Heavy rain limited attendance. Editors with a twelve member citizen committee Bolles and J L Brown visited Monroe Furnace and Oak Hill ore coal and lime banks before returning. A grand editorial banquet was held with about seventy five Jackson citizens.
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Times and Chronicle
Jackson, O
Hillsboro
McArthur
Manchester
Portsmouth
Monroe Furnace
Jackson
Colonel Bolles
J. L. Brown
Portland
Oak Hill
Proclamation by President Grant on Fourteenth Amendment enforcement
President Grant issues a proclamation invoking Congress act to enforce the Fourteenth Amendment. He orders federal enforcement across the United States to protect citizens’ rights and restore order, urging peaceful obedience and equal protection of laws. The document is dated May 3, 1871, in Washington, sealing the executive pledge.
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United States OF America
Congress
Bataan
United States
Washington
U. 8
Guanr
Hamaron Fuss
Biate
New Treaty Discussed by Cabinet and Market Signals
New York May 5 Yesterday among money traders talk focused on a new treaty. Cabinet considerations and Sumner's drafting efforts were noted as pivotal. Financial markets showed little change with ample supply and modest fluctuations in bond and currency rates amid ongoing weather news and regional reports.
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the Tribune
Ates
Rency
Abe
Big wedding tonight in Columbus with notable guests
A Hamilton Senator will serve as groomsman for a Columbus wedding tonight attended by prominent figures. The event features six bridesmaids and fine dresses, with Sam Hunt listed among the groomsmen. A Journal report hints Hunt may retire to a convent if nominated for Lieutenant Governor, though no official papers confirm this yet.
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Hudson
Sam. Hunt
Hunt
Unclear coal field repair and job plans amid outages
Fragmentary OCR notes describe repairs in coal fields with mentions of next week work and several garbled phrases. The text references Schuylkill and possible site plans or outages but key details are unreadable.
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Schuylkill
Orrica or Conse: Stomat. Orica case May 5
A terse 24 hour synopsis notes the air lingering over the Pacific with weather updates. It forecasts Friday northwest winds with cloudy and clearing conditions from Lake Erie southward and westward. Easterly winds shift to southwest with diminishing rain in the middle and eastern states.
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Orrica
Orica
Ak Department
Pacific
Lake Erie
Middle
National Debt Adoption Amid Civil War Era Details
Fragmentary notes describe a 1860 national debt issue tied to March events and presidential context. The garbled text references Grant and a government action, suggesting upheaval in debt policy. Names and dates are unclear, but the fragment points to wartime financial measures and leadership during the period.
River News and River Traffic Updates
Special Dispatch notes rising rivers with seven to nine foot levels and cloudy weather, Mercury 49. Ships and packets move on the Ohio and Mississippi with several boats and coal fleets preparing to depart for Cincinnati Louisville and St Louis. new Gray Eagle launched and Monongahela rising. Weather remains cloudy with variable river stages and vessel activity in port.
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Times
Lov Revrewn
C. B. Church
Charles Bodmann
Cincinnati
Jno
Rover
Pittsburg
St. Louis
Falls City
Green River
Oil City
Warren
Allegheny
Wawanita
New Orleans
Collier
St. Louiis
Baton Rouge
Peterson
D. Ay & Jr
McDonald
Coal City
Tom _ Dodsworth
Little’ Giant
Louis
Ville
Stella
Tom Rees
Friendship
Tiger
Sam. Clarke
Dart
Sam
Park
Ella
Dal
Fort Chiro
Sugar Becomes Sweet Potatoes In New Industry
The February report from the Department of Agriculture notes a Charleston item on a new industry using sweet potatoes to produce syrup. It claims the yam variety yields over two gallons per bushel, with one man labor producing six gallons, priced no less than fifty cents per gallon. The syrup reportedly surpasses beet syrup in flavor and is abundant in the port area, suggesting broader use.
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Department of Agriculture
Charleston 8.C
Theodore Tiltons Golden Age on Singing and Dancing Debate
A fragment reflecting Theodore Tilton on early church prohibitions against dancing and singing. It cites St Ambrose praising mothers teaching children, St Basil favoring kneeling, and councils banning dances at marriages, arguing modern Christian life should sanctify rather than suppress natural mirth.
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Theodore Tilton
Hoger
Kentucky
St. Ambrose
St. Basil
Laodicea
Toledo
Meade
Cicero
Atticus
Ed Aupper
Eade
Eaeck
The Capitol Dome and Its Iron Masterpiece
A fragmentary account describes the Capitol dome in Washington as America’s most ambitious iron structure. It notes the dome’s height, a bronze figure of America weighing nearly 15,000 pounds, and masonry supports bearing immense pressure. The piece mentions costs around $1.1 million and an architect’s fee near $3200,000, reflecting grand expenditure and scale.
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Capitol
Washington
America
New York
St. Peter Promes
Soldier at Herbert Hospital writes odd Seer message
A wounded soldier at Herbert Hospital sends a cryptic note to a comrade describing strange precepts about tongue care, eye operation, and a promise of food like lamb chops and chicken. He hints at pension prospects and the hope of invaliding, contrasting cleverness with wartime peril.
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Herbert Hospital
Unclear fragment hints at school discipline incident
A garbled excerpt suggests a school context with a teacher disciplining a student. The readable names and places are missing, leaving only partial phrases about a thrashing and progeny present.
Illiterate farmer seeks entry for best animal at exhibition
A farmer unable to write writes to the organizers asking to enter his animals for the best prize, claiming confident he will win the premium. The note shows his crude handwriting and determination to compete despite illiteracy.
Indictments Pluck String of Crimes Against Counterfeit Dealer Altic
Portspuna May 5 A heavy batch of indictments was returned in the United States District Court naming Bob Altic a notorious counterfeit dealer. If convicted on all charges he faces at least ninety years in prison and fines aggregating nine thousand dollars.
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Times and Chronicle
Portspuna
United States District Court
Bob Altic
Des Moines Register Resigns from AP and Rejoins NU Press Group
The Des Moines Register withdrew today from the American Press Association and was readmitted to the Northwestern Press Association. The move suggests strong support for the Northwest opposition. Weather remains wet and cold.
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Cace
Des Motes Register
American Preas Association
Preas Asociation
Paris Mobs Fight On as Peace Hopes Die
Paris reports all hopes for peace abandoned as heavy fighting rages between forts. General Rossel wounded. Versailles shells Amiteuil and Montreuil batteries. Forts Assy and Ivry hold under siege as insurgents fortify positions near Montreuil and Clamart. Prince Napoleon said to be in London. Kossel wounded in shoulder.
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London
Times
Paris
Freemasone
Versailles
Fayre
Souyer
Quercher
fort-on-the-Main
Prince Bismarck
Apecial Dispatch
V ‘Crsailles
Amteuil
Montreuil
Rossel
Cluseret
Republican Union League
Anteuil
Pam
Fort Assy
Clamart
Bas Meudon
Fort Vangrea
Seine
Fort Montrouge
Haute Bruyeres
Chatillon
Villejuif
Fort Ivry
Neuilly
Lavallois
Loxpor
Napoleon I
Kossel
Canal strike ends as workers return to duty
On May 5 Rochister reports strikers at the great canal break have surrendered and both men and teams resumed work this morning while military units sent from the city remain on site guarding the area.
Cincinnati University Trustees Consider Four-Department Plan
Ata meeting last evening debated organizing Cincinnati University into four main departments Mathematics Natural Philosophy and Astrodynamics Chemistry Mineralogy Metallurgy Civil Engineering Minin Architecture and Art Design An amendment proposed adding Ancient Literature and Comparative Philology Motors Literature and Hedlerdettres ind Khiewerie was not voted on immediately The plan to form six departments was adopted and referred to the Community Organization for finer details to implement.
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Ata
The
Cincinnati University
Jiaskgir Tan
Hedlerdettres Ind Khiewerie
Whanit Mounly
Improvements Board Approves Charles Street Upgrade
The Board of Improvements approves the Charles street upgrade from the Norman to Michael area as presented by MA Phillipe. The project includes an alley extension between Linn and Page with new frontage work, and the contract awarded from Front Street to the river. The clerk is instructed to send plans to Council and the engineer to proceed with the necessary rescission and work orders.
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Tegelar Semion
B. Hickenlooper
MA Phillipe
Charles Street
Frome Thorman
Michael
Ngineer
Linn
Pag Miller
Ik McCord
Ieee Ene
Ie Paige
Wae B. Vou
Udjeer Iy
T Street
Tom Perpen
Skate
Einternet
Faulkner
St. James Street
Correction sought on yesterday’s net in the fence story
The article seeks correction regarding Mrk Mary Lahman and Rae teakine in a disputed report. The informant yesterday claimed Muffin was present, while Rodéfer said a friend alleged the broker and Snakey were with him. Ruffin denies being near Main Street fence in the past week.
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A Lo Ratlin
Mrk
Mary Lahman
Rae Teakine
Igettenihh
Rodéfer
Ftuffin
Ruin
Enenys
Ruffin
Dan
Trial in United States Circuit Court over counterfeit plot
Yesterday and today the United States Circuit Court heard the Charles Hammond case in Brown County Ohio. The defense rested as L F Fowler whose alleged pardon could not be verified was ruled inadmissible due to his prior felony conviction. Attorneys then began closing arguments.
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States
Tria
Charles Hammond
Corinne
Brown County
Ohio State
L. F. Fowles
el. Quinton
Penitentiary
Fowler
Yellow fever ravages Buenos Ayres with deadly toll
Advices from Buenos Ayres dated April 2 report severe yellow fever outbreaks. The diphtheria toll has risen to seven hundred deaths per day, signaling a dire public health crisis in the city.
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Loxvox
Buenos Ayres
Pr B Club Meeting At Miss Andersen Residence
Last evening the Pr B Club held a meeting at Miss Andersen's home with music selections and club recitations. The Grand Trio from Attila performed well and RO Strong delivered Harold's Farewell in a striking reading, with several members delivering notable recitations and remarks on prairie change.
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Andersen
Pr. B. Claw
Attila
Morehead
Grat and
Wethell
Bilde Hlarold
RO. Strong
Examination of Bil Gordon Before Court in Counterfeiting Case
Commissioner Halliday heard William Gordon alias Bil Gordon after his arrest by Officer Downs on counterfeiting charges. Detectives Drowns Rose and Thaw provided testimony that Gordon circulated counterfeit money extensively. He was bound over for the next term with bail set at 1300 dollars, in default of which he was jailed. Officer Downs cited help from City Detectives and United States Secret Service agents in the arrest network.
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William Gordon
Pial
Downs
Halliday
Uacise
Yentorshay
Gordon
Officer Downs
Met
The Death of An Aged Italian and The Ruth Case
In Lawrence Kansas a report on the Ruth case unfolds with details of a supposed poisoning involving Mr Ruth. The widow vows vengeance as inquiries progress amid legal proceedings and lingering uncertainties about charges and timelines.
Upland and Wheat Prices Edge Higher in New York May Trading
New York May 5 Cotton middling uplands and wheats move firmer as receipts total 4 000 bales and 25 000 bushels. Flour firm. amber and winter red prices quoted. Wheat unsettled around 127 for old and 140 for amber. corn firm at 82 to 70 cents. Pork dull at 17.25 to 17.50. Lard steady, whisky 92 cents. Petroleum prices mixed. sugar firm. eggs 10 to 17 cents. Chicago and Buffalo reports show flour firm and wheat stronger, corn higher, oats up, barley steady, and pork 170 to 172. Buffalo notes dull provisions.
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New York
Mitdunce
Mer
Torxpo
Michigan
Ohio
Hatter Explosion Injures Father and Son in Taber Bleachers
A blast at J. C. Taber’s 263 West Fit street bleachers felled the father and badly scorched the boy, while damaging the viewing area and adjacent rooms. In a separate case, three youths robbed Adapti Witt jewelry on Main Street. one was arrested by Lieut. Linton for grand larceny as the case continued in Police Court.
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Bey
J. C. Taber
West Fit Street
Mr. Taber
Linton
Hammond-street
Flanigan
Watil
City Railroads Duel Over Payments and Street Feud
Chaotic city scene as railroads threaten legal action over fares while a council committee withholds payments. In nearby Bucktown a man lies bleeding after a street incident tied to a prior theft. A separate feud between two expatriates escalates to a barroom brawl, ending with a court appearance and a fine for one participant.
Judge Heener Confronts Incompetent Executor Allegations
A court scrutinizes the estate of Nixon era nominee noting alleged incompetence and neglect by the assignee and attorneys. The petition seeks accounting, tax questions, and distribution actions, while creditors push for timely sales and dividends. Attorneys argue over duties, fees, and court papers, with the petition dismissed and parties remanded to the assignee’s account.
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Heener
CHIO
Roberta
Shires
Burris
Elaine
Strong
Nixon
Ikinen Anes
Amo Aato
Asalgnee
Pollet
New Richmond
Koop
Tse
Chaims
St. New
Ieee
Fuaidl
Horton
Rmands
Asdgace
Dhara
Nickels and Burnet
J* i. Hunter
Anaighee
Near Paris Pius LX and the Commune in Prince J k
Fragmentary report discusses Pope Pius XII near Paris and a supposed guarantee of his treatment amid the Commune. It suggests Protestants should see the issue and criticizes late arrogant pretensions. The piece remarks the church currently lacks an "eldest son" and faces need.
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Pius LX
Beache
Paris
Prince
J K
Story of the House and the Dog Tale
An Indian recounts shooting a deer in a meadow and hanging it on an elm of whisky tree where a conversation unfolds. The exchange centers on truth and lie, with the Indian asserting two truths to one lie as derailed by the listener. The fragment evokes a parable tone about honesty.
Fragmentary OCR Release Card From Lost Ledger
A garbled OCR fragment outlines numbers and prices, mentioning wholesale houses and dealer travel, with unclear years and figures. It hints at a special traveler’s deal, sales estimates, and stock values but lacks coherent names or locations.
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Red Cloud
New York Chamber of Commerce
Knickerbocker Life Company
Denmark
West Tennesee
Wachusett
Suez Canal
Curtis
Peekskill
N. Y
Marion County
Ind
Nashville and Decatur Railroad
Pulaski
Louisville and Nashville Railroad
Gadd Fellows
Terre Haute
Jay Gould
Erie
Philadelphia
Valparaiso
Thomas Laller
Fort Niagara
G. Ashbury
J. C. Morris
Mise Phebe W. Cousins
Washington University
Charles Cheney
Pleasonton
Vanderbilt
Thiers
Renee Nein
Boston Olympic B. B
Europe
Ec ‘Treasury
Se Netite
Convention of Editors
Pane Boutwell
Sumner
Coe
Money Market
Columbus
Hamilton
the Times and Chronicle
Ood
Putnam, van Wert
Weather Report
Atone Pearoeatree
Grant
Qatar
Creadilaber Lacarenet
Chicago
Gen
Gen. Rossel
Rochester
C. Bai
Ree Pepot Keomfetter
Bay — Fon Short
Lafayette Railroad
Brwe Awell
Cin‘anil Dayton
Jane Coombs
Boucicatt
Loredon Assurance
Miss Jain Baspetagee
Prederic
Wood's Theatre
Lizzepte Prenard
Pridey
Evedhine
Soprey
Uncle Tom
Local Matters
Board of Improvements
Frank Bet ‘Ora
Board of City Tinprotements
Wilson Bros
Fourth Street
Opera House
Washington Street
Union Building
Troy
Newport
United States Circuit Court
T. B. BR. Club
Bil” Gordon
Ruth Case
Lawrence
Kanai
Riuth
Telegraph
Serers
Board of
Councilmen
Cumsminsville
Bucktown
P Eittweger
Erip
Rick Moran
Mike Bolen
Intdj
Mike
John Faber
Trac
Faber
Maiden Lane
Extiergeant
Phil
Rittweger
Fx- Fergeant Parks
Court Bulletin
Celevratea
Murray
Lawman’s
Florida Water
United ‘States
District of Ohio
John
Fuller
Eggleston Avenue
Maha Cist
GEST
Gest &Atkinsom
Manson
RK Eee
Ating OL Gest
ATKI
Sbe
Antichese
Eei
Ylinder
AREON
Atkin Teinsos
Paty
Bargele
Gest & Atkinson
Eman
Morten
West Fourth Street
William Ud
Central Central
Bal al
Ant
Avondale
Corman Wee Teres Departmenté
Sonne Elon
Priel
Avoe Sehonk
Wiper
Harrison Street
Dayton Street
Cen Ae
Addrom
City
Jesus
Covington
West Sixth Street
Walnut Hills
West Fifth Oak
Rae Arenas
James G
Rome
K. J. Miller
Feer
Walnut
Cad Iy
Graves P Stone Yard Soon Ae Hs
Catler
Steble
Ulstnuust
Waa
Cbs
Lena
Ebeter
Acre
Mt Sale
Expres
Gicen
Alfred
Pi Cook's
Walnut Street
Roel
Thomas Ry
Francie Lane
Windsor Street
Seventeenth Ward
Rinches
Patan
Millineey
Fost Street
Henas
Oaiaen
Covingie
Johnaton
Tie Best
East Th Rd Street
C. H
Longview Asylum
RTD
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