Various Global News Fragments From The Era
A collage of notices references Barbadoes population, church cases, a diplomat resigning, mine resumptions in Pottsville, shipwrecks and loss of life, and financial figures for the Kansas Pacific. Also mentions Lima, Bryaca capital Trenja, consular duties in Liverpool, Canadian Parliament, Jewell victory, forged bonds in Rochester, a Labor Reform League meeting, Reading Railroad lease bids, a New Haven indictments case, Universal Peace Union, G A R messages, a jail incident, and Cora Clinton’s death with sensational follow-up notes.
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Yedlow Jack
Bugnés Ayres
Valparaiso
Kansas Pacific
the &H
Lima
Trenja
Bryaca
Erie
Mesars
Coburn
Mgt
Liverpool
Lacy H. Gibson
Texas
Léias
N. Banche
Connecticut
Jewell
George Hall
Rochester City
N. Y
George
Jersey City
Labor Reform League
Steinway Hall
New York
South
Indiana
Women's Peace Congress
London
Reading Railroad
Pennsylvania Central
Jersey
Philadelphia
Eeee
New Haven
Conn
New England
Sam Perris
Universal Peace Union
Cooper Institute
Boston
Grand Army of the Republic
War
Cora
Cora Clinton
Omaha
Foretaste of Pandemonium at the Mace Coburn Fight
A chaotic scene erupts in Erie as hundreds gather to discuss the planned Mace versus Coburn boxing match to be held in Canada. Details note Long Point landing hazards, boat movements, and bets favoring Mace with Coburn’s supporters hopeful. Reports from Burraz and New York describe a staged, disputed result amid militia presence.
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Times and Chronicle
Erie
Oecane
Eric
Long Point
Canada Shore
Heenan
Morrissey
New York
Coburn
Port Ryerson
Canada
Buffalo
Paris Mobs Divided as Versailles Forces Close In
A Paris dispatch reports growing disorder among communal councils as Versailles troops tighten the siege. Ramel resigns and is arrested. Delescluse is named to replace him. Fort Vanvres is described as critically exposed with evacuation expected soon.
Tax-Payers Convention discussed with Governor Scott in Charleston
Charleston May 11 reports show Governor Scott interviewed by the Tax-Payers Convention committee. They reviewed issues in the state, urged extended tax collection to March, and pressed for permanent executive committee and active aid to fill offices. Interview lasted four hours and ended on a hopeful note about law and order.
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Charleston
Scott
Terms of the Peace Treaty and War Indemnity Reduced
Berlin reports Bismarck agrees to halve war indemnity to 20 million pounds. A fresh bond of 4.5 milliards francs is issued, payable in a year and indorsed by French and German bankers. Rothschild and Erlinger book 2 milliards of francs. Germany to withdraw forces from France upon ratification and return prisoners. Hostages held: Belfort Longwy Nancy until conditions met.
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New York
Berlin
Bismarck
Versailles
Germany
Baron Rothschild
Baron Erlinger
Herr Hahn
Frankfort
France
Paris
Belfort
Longwy
Nancy
Foster, the Street Car Murderer in New York
New York reports on Foster, labeled the Street Car Murderer, with details indicating a sensational case involving a killer linked to street car incidents. Authorities pursue leads as public fear grows in the city.
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Foster
Flood Threat Again Brings Richmond Dispatch
Richmond May 11 A dispatch reports the river at ten feet with rising flood concerns in the area. The Mississippi-like conditions threaten nearby towns as crews monitor the water levels and prepare protective measures.
The Cable Hunters Returned From West Indies
St Tuomas May 4 The steamship Dacia is reported to have arrived safely with all clear signals. The vessel’s presence raises questions about why it returned after leaving in the morning if conditions were normal, leaving observers puzzled.
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St. Tuomas
Dacia
Settlement Reached in Pottsville Miners Dispute
The long running coal miners' difficulties in Pottsville are finally settled today. An agreement has been drawn up by the leading parties, marking an end to the troubles that have troubled the town.
River Dispatch Notes Rising Waters and Coal Traffic
Special Dispatch to the Times and Chronicle from Prevanergo reports the Monongahela rising to 8 feet 8 inches, with Greensboro at 9 feet and Brownsville at 14 feet. The Juniata from Cincinnati returns this evening as ore and coal shipments move. several coal boats depart for Cincinnati and Louisville. Weather is cloudy, river traffic steady with limited activity on the wharf and a planned coal boat stage of water.
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Times and Chronicle
Greensboro
Brownsville
Oil City
Juniata
Cincinnati
Wild Cat
Dexter
Louisville
Hawk
John F. Dravo
Palestine
Evansville
Votam
Charmer
Kats Robinson
St. Louis
EB Cael
New Orleans
Worth
Cinwomb
Fragmentary May Dispatch From Prrtencia Report
A special dispatch from Prrtencia dated May 11 outlines partial figures and references to pricing, dates, and a payment timeline through July August. It notes a crude, unclear listing of dollar amounts around 474 and 475 with mentions of New York and Philadelphia. The text is heavily garbled and partially unreadable.
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Cimes and Chronicle
Prrtencia
Iljc
Bayer
York
Pialedephia Mat Sr
Cronis
Congress Senate-Extra Session Report from Wasuitotox May 19
The Senate chamber filled with members as talks and routine orders dominated the day. Discussions anticipated a two week session with daily prayers and a potential adjournment by Friday next, while communications and war-time files were noted as pending in the Department.
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Senate
Mueiehtek
Patren
Asthony
Connerly
W Htmas
Hawilton
Sumner
Bateday
Ratlon
Inquest Held Over George Best Drowned Man
Coroner Underhill opened an inquest into the death of George Best a city broker found drowned in the river near Plam street. Testimony showed Best left home at seven, had business in Covington and Newport, and was forty four with Irish roots. A verdict of accidental drowning was returned. Separate notes mention an Exposition Finance Committee meeting electing A Erkenbrecher as treasurer and aiming for a $100000 guarantee fund, plus a Police Court hearing for Elizabeth Thomas over alleged rag gathering with alleged bribery.
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Underhill
George Best
Best
George Street
Covington
Newport
Peter Knight
Plam Street
Camtral Avenue
Aittle Inter
Ireland
Sad
Verwlet
Board of Trade Rooms
A. Erkenbrecher
Gould
General Board
Elizabeth Thomas
Ty Todge
T. C. Campbell
Suril
David Clark
Carrie May
Clark
Trial in Wright defalcation case before Fudge Swing
United States court session proceeds in a case against Wrights sureties for a 55325 defalcation found by the Treasury on July 17. The trial by jury was waived, with Judge Swing presiding. District Attorney Bateman and Hooper prosecute. Ex-Attorney General West and Leeder defend. Jury granted a recess during proceedings.
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Fudge Swing Am
United States
Wright
Treasury
Fudge
Bateman
Amistant Hooper
Attorpe
West
Leeder
Urbana
Rev Jacob Mueller Ousted Over Family and Library Dispute
The German Clark Street congregation’s Reverend Jacob Mueller faced a tumultuous morning as a dispute over a $403 library pledge, alleged infidelity, and a divorce case drew attention at the Squire Melaan’s office. A compromise agreement was reached after hours of discussion, separating the parties while addressing the library matter.
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Jacob Mueller
Clark Street
Mueller
Damae Tshabe
Melaan
Skaghend
Bank Check Swindle Involving $1300 Hidden as $13000
A report notes a swindle where a man presented a check for 13000 and received full cash though the drawn amount was 1300. Initial press misidentified the bank. the Merchants' National Bank, led by President Fallas, was the victim. The suspect hailed from Indianapolis and carried letters of introduction. Larry Hazen pursued the parties in Indianapolis. No further discoveries announced as of now.
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Indianapolis
Second National Bank
Merchants’ National
Fallas
Larry Hazen
First city concert thrills Delhi in Masonic Theatre
Residents enjoyed a rare first-clay concert at the Masonic Building Mall with Mr Wilbur F Gale presiding at the organ. Volunteers from Ninth Street Baptist Church aided singing as Button and Richardson granted use of the venue. The event brought pleasure and some profit to the hosts.
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Delhi
Masonic
Building Mall
Button & Rich
Ardson
Wilbur
F. Gale
Ninth Street
Baptist Church
Local Crime and City Notices Highlighted in Court and Stolen Horse
The Commissioners Court reports Sergeant Jones arresting John Both and Richard Byne for cigars in boxes sold without proper stamps, held in bail of 800 each for examination tomorrow. A horse was stolen from a Plainville gentleman last night, with no suspicions yet about the thief.
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Tim
Jones
Hawmond-street
John
Richard Byne
Halliday
Worrow
Plainville
Bastardy Charge Prompted by Indiscretion
Charles Plummer faces a bastardy charge following a young man whose indiscretion exceeded his. The report records the legal action and the party involved as the case proceeds.
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Charles Plummer
Jovery
Auction sale of three brick houses on Main Street and more Glendale properties
Hemmelgarn & Co sold three double four story brick houses on Main Street between Canal and Twelfth to buyers Joseph Nurre, F Schacher and John Wehrmann for a total of 38375. Also sold a two story brick at 117 Poplar Street to John Wehrmann for 3760. Charles Kohl will auction a Gothic cottage on Sharon and Forest avenues in Glendale with 12 rooms and multiple lots nearby. sale starts at ten o'clock with access by nine o'clock train via the Cincinnati Hamilton and Dayton Railroad.
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Hemmelgarn & Co
Main Street
Canal
Twelfth Street
Joseph Nurre
F. Scbacher
Eeq
John H. Waebben
Coen Pet
Poplar Street
John H. Wehrmann
Glendale
Charles C. Kohl
Sharon
Forest Avenues
Cincinnati
Hawilson
Dayton
Market notes with mixed grain prices and futures
May 11 reports show firmer sugar and flour notes with some wheat firmness at 138 to 141 for select grades and soft lawn Caen. Wheat overall dull to higher on some grades, corn soft, oats steady, barley steady around 1.00, rye weak, pork and lard prices listed, butter and whisky mentioned as dull. Elevators in Detroit and Western regions noted with various price points and grains in transit.
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Berrato
Eeen
Gore Deen
Amali Wales
Western
Detroit
Gail Hamilton on women and hard work in Independent
The clip cites Gail Hamilton arguing women recoil from labor and should not seek independence, claiming living must be earned. She suggests educated, well-off women not suited for routine work, praising resignation to domestic roles while condemning self-support as noble.
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Gail Hamilton
The
Independent
Hervell
Annie
Leimre
Siena
Military record of Congress shows many veterans
Army and Navy Journal notes Congress and Senate lists include major generals and brevet ranks, with ten Senators from the army and one artillery member. The House contains many veterans, including brigadiers and colonels, reflecting substantial Civil War service among lawmakers.
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Army and Navy Journal
Congress
Senate
Gta Army of the Republic
House
Wren Ty
Myelin
How to Be Nobody in a Saloon Prompt
A fragmented nineteenth century style note advises avoiding drink while socializing with dominoes and games. It suggests reading dime novels and spending time aimlessly to keep the mind and body inactive, ending with a vague admonition about fulfillment and emptiness.
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Elas
Senate committee meets on treaty amid light opposition
Washington reports that the Senate Foreign Relations Committee is in session all day to consider the treaty. Amendments have been proposed but most members oppose them. Cameron favors presenting any amendments in the Senate. A large vote is expected in support of the treaty. Cattle plague cured dispatches claim a remedy has been found in South America and consuls will forward details to the State Department.
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Washington
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Cameron
Senate
State Department
South America
United States
Prize Fight Blocked by Canadian Authorities at Dover
May 11 3 P.M. A. Bispatchin reports Canadian authorities halted the Coburn vs Mace prize fight at Port Dover Ontario as fifty armed volunteers marched from Simcoe. The crowd dispersed and the bout was postponed indefinitely.
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Dover
Toronto
Simcoe
Port Ryerson
Burrain
Bispatchin
Erie
Port Dover
Onr
Coburn
Mace
Sincoe
Denth
Versaillists poised for major attack as arrests occur
May 11 dispatch from Parn reports Romel arrested and placed in custody of Girardin, then both men vanished by 5 o clock. Anticipated Versaillist assault targets Anteuil and Pont de Jour with both sides massing forces. Delercluse named Delegate Minister of War to the Commune. Official Commune reports deny Versaillist victories.
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Parn
Romel
Girardin
Anteuil
Pont de’ Jour
Delercluse
Famine in Persia Reported as Thousands Die
Special dispatch from Bombay says Persia faces widespread famine with thousands dying aspox outbreak and malnutrition devastates the population across major regions, prompting urgent relief appeals and international concern.
Local Meeting Produces Arrests Over Thirteen Thousand
At a meeting in Ac Tham A 8 isores B Sobeestod H Hensler, Thaw, N McCul ere, T Mosler of Pieur De DS Gey Columbus were present. A resident from pretity was arrested at Richmond do with a forged note on the Merces Bank of Cincinnati totaling twelve thousand dollars.
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Ismaxaroris
Oa Goan
H. Hensler
N. McCulere
T . Mosler
Pieur de DS Gey
Columbus
Diessien
Pretity
Richmond
Merces Bank of Cinnati
Gold bid totals and awards rise in late day market
There were ather ht bids for gold to day, amounting to $8,500,000, a f rom 110.40 to 111.40. The awards were $2,000,600,fromm 11124 to 111.40.
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New York
Certificate of Por Publication and Insurance Ledger
Auditor of State records a publication notice for a life insurance company in New York, detailing balance sheet items such as guaranteed capital, liabilities, premiums, reinsurance, income, and expenditures for the preceding year. The document names officials Ja8 H. Godmax and Rollo, with addresses at Walnut and Second streets, noting annual publication requirements in each county.
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Laast
Der
Crabua Ea Life Insuran
New York
Gos
Premis
Ae Setsutesct Srs
Cabb
H. Godmax
G&d
Rollo
Walnut
Second Streets
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Pottsville
Mex
Zemill
Mike McCoole
Lawrenceburg
Jim Mace
Tom Allen
Allen
Cear
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Franky
Burraz
Mace-Coburn
Rossel
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Paru
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Cluseret
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Sevres
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Botroux
Thureday Sninnhig
Point du Jour
Montretout
Charleston, 8. C
Tax-Payers
Europe
Ricuown
West Indies
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J. L. Conkling
Cithzetia
Milford
United States Court
Joseph G. Young
Baliier
J. Roe
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Piqua
Parker Pierce
Chicago
Third Street
Real Estate Matters
Rien
Leder
Raymiller
Freeman
Joseph W. Gibner
F. Annewett
H. Meyer
Wilhelmina Stowe
Miami Purchase
Hamilton County
Ohio
Frances E. Meyer
Wilhelmiba Lee
Law
Elizabeth & Pase
Jonathan Pownal Sacre
Towonan County
Cares Eigh
D. Barton
Wi “Heas
Barton's Walkie
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Olen
Telegraph
LEGAL
Evens
NS Common Pleas
Msnyder
Seat Aires
Chock
Mtate
Coe
Uhio
Pia
West Gaasence
Starbuck
Ue Cata
Pat Bik
Noton County
Ee & Crippen
Trourans
Enid Crippens Street
Crippen Street
Ort Atreet
Feenh
Nana
Laas Boot
Polnnes
Eeistesaren Oyly Mortgage Ms
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Alterasya
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Rene
Igler
Benjamin B
Matey
Poaue
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Ag . Cormany
Peace Ines
Hamton County
J Sale
Ninth and
Central Avenue
Sigler
Oliver Street
Hamare
W. Cabalchien
Sarah C
Timothy Keaton
Bess. C Tarn
Mt. Ce
Neff House Park
Yellow Springs
Persia
Bombay
Insurance
Administratrix
Real Tate
Riverside
Hio River
Southside Station
Cincinnati & Lafayette
Sivenete
Delhi Township
Hamilton
Enoch Anderton
Tay
Whitewater
Simca Ecee
Joun Miler
Relock P.mn
Sixth Street
Jacob Levi Evi
Most
Executrix
Ey Holeenne Moses
Deceas
Jacob Giarr
J. & V. Apmamam
Wood’s Theatre
B. Macatigy
Ice Pepater
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Ser Elta
Gamagt
San Francisco
Broadway
Ornkx
Agron” Minore Co
Wiat
Cincinati
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Unde
Wilson Bros
Fourth Street
Opera House
Washington Street
Union Building
Troy
Roous
Logaite
Richmond Street
Msourth Street
Jamdorf & Mayer
Ioe Ky
B. Keys
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Picie
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Wil Weld
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Aratio
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Werner
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