Notes and News Highlights From Across the Nation
A chaotic mix of items from the era notes financial appropriations for a museum, industrial progress, political tribulations, and social events. Updates include Virginia registration counts, a Louisville or Springfield chief retirement, Knight Templars’ Nashville drill, Pennsylvanian murder verdicts, Columbus water works interest, and May as a convention month. Also covered are legislative debates on female suffrage, college conventions, Masonic and Odd Fellows gatherings, a murder suspect captured near Centreville, German peace celebrations in Philadelphia, and state court judgments on freedom and marriage in slavery contexts. The column threads through local incidents, labor unrest, drought impacts on traffic, political corruption in New Haven, and public calls for justice and reform.
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Knight Templars
Tenne
Nashville
Usavokss
Penanotrenia
Schuylkill
Newcastle
Wm. Barnabe
Portsmouth
Columbus
Holly
Fort Wayne
Muncie
Eel River
Massachusetts
Phi Delta Theta
Indianapolis
Masonic Grand Lodge
Grand Lodge
Odd Fellows
Peters
Centreville
Illinois
Misouri
Philadelphia
Whitewater
New Haven
English
Connecticut
Memphis Avalanche
Sherman
Union League Club House
New Orleans
Hyde Park
Penn
Ind
Purdue University
Treasury
Supreme Court of the State
Farwell
Circuit Court of
Cook County
Chicago
Bumian Prince Birth and Church Disestablishment News
A Bumian Prince was born yesterday and will be telegraphed with a time to count the name. A House of Commons motion for disestablishment of the Church of England failed to gain support. Reports say Sips fortunes in the war remain near the enceinte as Montmartre and Belleville mobs show unrest.
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House of Commins
Church of England
Montmartre
Belleville
Senate Approves Treaty Moves to Executive Session
In Washington on May 10 the Senate, with full attendance, ordered a committee to wait on the President, then adjourned to one. The President’s Private Secretary delivered the treaty and the Senate went into executive session. Debates may last two weeks as Foreign Relations Committee reviews it. Sumner prepared amendments. Nomination sent: Jon Belinap, ...
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Times and Chronicle
Wasmingtom
Banat
Senate
Cameron
Eemion
Foreign Relations Committee
Sumner
Paris and Paris suburbs under assault amid Commune turmoil
Dispatches report insurgents evacuating Issy and Vanvres amid heavy cannonade near Neuilly. Paris braces as Fourth Corps and Doray prepare bombardment. Reports note clashes at Neuilly bridge, planned assault on Paris, and unrest across the city with fines on bread sellers and arrests.
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New York
Spor Nepal
Issy
Vanvres
Neuilly
Vivors
Rosse
Lmy
Cluseret
Place Vendome
Thiers
Fort Valerien
Paris
Fourth Corps
Doray
Villincourt
Fort Vauvres
Inay
Lowpom
Paria
Placere
Thureday
Mercman
National Guard
Rossel
Committee of Safety
Anteuil
Poin du Jour
Montretout
Brimbecon
The
Commie
Fort Iny
Ocean Postage Gaugers Leaving the Service
Fragmentary notice indicates gauge workers have left or ceased to act, with details about the bureau and sums not reconciled. The incomplete text references books and revenue, suggesting a fiscal discrepancy and affected operations.
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Bureau
Rene Otha
Austria Refuses a Political Grant England Loxpox May 10
The Times editorial on the treaty of Washington states England and Canada never sought exclusive privilege in St Lawrence navigation. It says the San Juan boundary settlement terms satisfy England, while Alabama claims adjustment plan is the only issue. It doubts Senate ratification will be immediate but expects adoption as final solution.
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Loxpox
the Times
Reichsrath rejects bill for provincial legislative initiative
Viexxa May 9 The Reichsrath vetoed a proposal to grant the Diets of the Empire provinces the right to initiate legislation. The move centralizes lawmaking and preserves imperial control over new initiatives.
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The
Reichsrath
Fire destroys Beckett's Block in Hamilton May 10
A fire in Beckett's Block in Hamilton around eleven this morning gutted four stores and many offices. Several people were injured while saving property but none are expected to die. Insurance coverage totals 30000, with the Second National Bank area spared from major damage.
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Secial
Times and Chronicle
Hamilton
Beckett's Block
Second National Bank
Curt Resigns Bachelorhood in Quiet Columbus Marriage
In Cotumare on May 10, L Curtis of the Traces AxD CHRONICLE married Nettie Stage of Columbus. Rev J M Osborn officiated at the Baptist Church ceremony before the couple departed for Niagara Falls. The day also saw filings for annexation and incorporation in state records, including a $200,000 Crawford Savings loan and building association in Bucyrus.
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The
Times and Chronicle
Cotumare
L. Curtis
Traces Axd Chronicle
Nettie Stage
J. M. Osborn
Baptist Church
of State
Carthage
Hilton County
Crawford Savings, Loan and Building Asociation
Bucyrus
Delaware and Hudson Men Noted in New York May 10 Blast
Fragmentary report notes a wounded person not identified in a chaotic scene involving the Delaware and Hudson men. Text mentions self defense and related actions, with partial references to Hamp and others.
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New York
Helleween
Lacheonus
W. _TATER
Foster-Putnam Murder Case Delayed to Permit Immediate Trial
In New York the Foster-Putnam murder case faces another delay but aims for an immediate trial. The court may appoint special counsel if needed. TYPOGRAPHICAL UNION delegates elected to attend a Baltimore meeting include Dalton, Michael E. Walse, and George W. Bassett.
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Typographical Union
Union
Baltimore
Bev Dalton
Michael E. Walse
George W. Bassett
Weather summary from Washington weather office May reports
Weather bulletin from the Washington weather office for the past twenty four hours notes a lingering high pressure system extending from the extreme Northwest to Northern Illinois and Iowa. The report mentions over Missouri and surrounding areas with ongoing heavy conditions and rain, typical of a late spring weather pattern.
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Synopeis
Illinois
Towa
Missouri
Oil market report with bids and prices on bulk and spot
The Titusville market shows quiet, firm activity with bids around 440 on the lower road and 410 in Titusville, plus details of bulk and immediate trades. The Titusville Herald notes oil production for April at 8,265 barrels and a total month total near 685,616 barrels.
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Eebiaen
Brown County Ohio Republicans plan June convention
The Republican voters of Brown County Ohio announce a convention on June 10 to elect four delegates to the State Convention at Columbus on June 3. The ticket includes Governor, Supreme Court, Treasurer, Attorney General, State Superintendent, and other offices. The Brown County committee urges selecting vigorous, reliable men who will support a full ticket and party principles. Chairman W. Gorper. Grancetown May 8, 1871.
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Brown
Ohio
Columban
M-Minaling
Campen
Mnom
Supreme Court
Aditor Fistsorney
State
Misos
Su “Court
Aidaoanes
W. Gorper
Ae Committee of
Grancetown
Potato bug threat and weather notes from Astom City
Correspondence from the Times and Chronicle reports in Astom City Indiana that potato bugs have appeared, threatening crops. Farmers express worry over a potential potato crop loss while weather remains mixed with sun and warmth.
Early Bee Activity and Hive Management Basics
The article notes bees may swarm early as temperatures rise and urges beekeepers to provide abundant food if nectar is scarce. It cautions against premature hive removal of weak colonies and stresses supporting colonies through early weeks, with attention to forage like blossoms and honey sources.
Fire at Beckett's Block in High Street District
A major blaze erupted at Beckett's Block on High street around 11:30 AM. The fire started from a defective fire in Jacob Loranz's section used as a saloon and restaurant, quickly consuming the roof and third story. Losses are estimated near $10,000 to the building and $28,000 in insured value, with $2,500 covered by the Enterprise of Cincinnati.
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Times and Chronicle
Hasmtor
Beckett
First National Bank
Enterprise of
Cincinnati
Thames Embankment
Pall Mall Gazette
Strand
Fleet Street
London
Embankment
Bu Arcade
Cincinnati Soap Man Charged With Perjury
H Blankensée, agent for Hunnewell and Co. soap makers of Cincinnati, was discharged after an earlier arrest for obtaining money under false pretenses and rearrested on a perjury charge by gamblers who had sued out a warrant claiming theft of their funds.
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Timée and Chronicle
Louisvlle
H. Blankensée
Hunnewell & Co. Soap.company of Cincinnati
Versailles Action Near Paris With Fort Tony Capture
In Versailles on May 10 reports say 129 cannon were captured at Fort Tony, 50 brought to the city. Ammunition and provisions found, plus brandy infused with tobacco that killed drinkers. Fort Imy operations spread terror among Parisians as Montretout battery fires on southwestern Paris continue. government claims compact agitators weaken as Versailles forces inch toward the Paris enceinte.
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Versailles
Fort Tony
Fort Imy
Montretout
Paris
P Pacros
Treaty of peace signed between France and Germany
Germany Frask Fort-on The Mai s May 10 A definite treaty of peace between France and Germany was signed today May 1 Ocadhers 18 204 Brorato. Wheat and other commodities quoted as dull or firm with mixed prices. Flour quiet and un changed. Oats and rye show small movements. Whisky and work market described with limited detail. Bacon and lard prices listed for local trade.
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Frask Fort-on -The-Mais
France
Germany
Medical society proceedings and banquet described
Yesterday the society gathered at 2 PM with reports from delegates including Prof Wilson of Cleveland Homeopathic Medical College and Dr Back on physiology and pathology. A lively debate followed a reading on the spleen and a banquet with toasts closed the evening as members agreed to reconvene at nine the next morning.
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Profemor Wilson
Cleveland Homeopathic Medical College
K. Brown
Profempr
Cleveland
Detwetter
J. D. Back
Pat
Brown
Sarah B. Chase
KGS
Cpics
Wilson
Elbe
Danube
SK Cowlch
Cheirisey
Comsbition
Boldis
Ie Wilson
R Beck
Carelessness and Accidents in Fire Disasters
An excerpt discusses how carelessness often underlies disasters such as fires. It cites a West Virginia town fire caused by drunken card players near candles, illustrating how negligence leads to damage and injuries. The piece argues accidents frequently stem from avoidable actions rather than fate.
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Omar
Fairmount
West
Virnia
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Prof. Agamis
Springfeld
Atlantic
Cincinnati Times and Chronicle
ULOOK
P. M
Washington
Jon. Belinap
Sapervie
Prrissune
Argosy
Wheeling
Coeieen
Eibiaen
Santela
Lowry
Steubenville
E. Hobba
Louisvile
Merriman Bar
Ain St.Louis
Europe
the London Times
Austria
England
Curt
Scranton
Foster-Putnam
Crrer
Wan Department
Wasninatok
Rivission
Brown County
Louisville
Man
Local Matters
Homeo‘paths
Medical Society
Bk. Adams
Springheld
Melifica
HH. Baxiee
Materia
Sony Aenum
B. Ehrman
Owens
Sdecom
Ding
Jun
Wileen Cone
Ehrman
Fiacko
Worthington
Hirty
Woupaa
Dm. Buck
Gathor
Tertes
Labene
Tae
Iskene
Troy
Sidon
R. H. Porter
Council Wrowe
Porter
Council Grove
Kansas
Uae
O'’Brianville
Torrence
Grandin Roads
Amahia
Rallens
T ‘Antonal
le Tree Eaters
Oratek M
Abe Cardia United
L. Taffe
W. B. Hayma
Medical
Macavier
Wood's Theatre
Marietta Ravel
Charlie Foster
Mozart Hall
San Francisco
Broadway
N. Y
Birch, Wambold
Bernard and
Backus
Cats
Fourth Street
Helmbold
Wilson Bros
Opera House
Washington Street
Union Building
Burner’s Subdivision
Amuli
Charles C. Kohl
Geo. H. Shotwell
Hemmeligern & Co
Lisbon
Are Avett
Covington
Harry Treet
Pemetsapee
Ing
Comatel Haven
Taubete
Melmbold
Murray Lanman
Florida Water
Mick Humphrey
Mowath
Ganker
Chang
Morocco
York
Bres Price
Ati & Hardy
Nenpast
Benjamin Travers
America
WM. RB. Warner& CO
North Third
FP. Warner & CO
H. T. Helmbold
United States
HT. Belmbold
Crystal Palace
New Fest
Palace Pharmacy
Gileey House
Type Foundry
Franklin Type Foundry
Vine Street
Allison, Smith & Jonson
Thie Foundry
Gins
Elius Myers
Apel
Jasiace
Cormer
Nimes Central Avenue
Cornelius Ye Gavren & Savuan
Bent—Stores, &C
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Fiver Ri Bown
W. ML. Atl Wood
Easi Mt. Te BK. J. Mill
Eee Wt. Isk
Addres Gest & Atkinson
Gibt & Atkinson
Samahetarers
Exgleston Avenue
Fifth Street
Yo' Gest & Atkingom
Ket & Ng Peereee
G &A
ARK Coe Tisg
Gesta
Ea Aeit Renee
Pairfeld
Watz
Rome
Finca Eee
Ike Lesan
Walle Stable
Eubeta
Lang Don
Sethe
Apitaar
Boe
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Baldwin
Eteers
Caret Vins Street
Batween
Thong
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