Washington May Update on Union Pacific Inquiry
In Washington May, Blaine questions Harrison about the Union Pacific Railroad and bonds. Harrison denies personal corruption and explains the seventy five bonds were tied to an equity arrangement with Colonel Scott and Morton Bliss Co. He cites Rollins’ statements and asserts actions served the Union Pacific’s interests, not Blaine’s.
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Milford village notes and funeral observed in West Milford
Fragmentary Milford column records the funeral of Mrs Beall at West Milford’s Second United Church, local talk of a Philharmonic Orchestra, and a town afternoon game. Mention of Samuel R. Mwandrick visiting Indianapolis relatives and a hunter incident in the woods with woodcocks mistaken for game. Also notes weather, a mayor’s shirt omission, and nightly sermons by Rev J Emery this week.
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Cincinnati Bridge Question Becomes Navigation Issue
May 16 dispatch reports the Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce bridge committee arguing against a new bridge without the draw. The New Ridge company is defended, and observers believe the bill will not be reported favorably to the House, citing navigational obstruction on the Ohio River. The Belknap case and Blaine investigations also dominate Senate and committee discussions.
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Cider Vinegar Manufacturing Co Incorporation Formed
The Harrison Village No 378 of Logan County files for incorporation with ten thousand dollars capital. The State Board of Agriculture holds sessions to set preliminaries for the upcoming State fair.
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Fatal Accident and Law School Graduation Highlights
An old railroad engineer Isaac Thompson died after being run over by a train in East St. Louis Ohio and Mississippi yards. Washington University Law Class eight annual graduation exercises conferred nineteen degrees with an address by James R. Doolittle on national state balance and Supreme Court duty. Moody and Sankey, after week of meetings, left for Kansas City to speak at a Sunday school convention starting tomorrow.
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End of Slave Trade Treaty At Zanzibar
Lonxpox May 15 reports a British resident at Zanzibar securing a treaty with the Sultan to abolish the slave trade under strict rules. Advices from Salonica note fifty four arrests connected with the disturbances there and that preliminary inquiries are under way as excitement eases. Prince Avdida wounded in a duel with Count Kalowrat, who is arrested and court martialed. De Marceres named Minister of the Interior. Gavini elected to the US Chamber of Deputies from Carte, Cormica.
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Mustang Race Postponed in New York Event
New York on May 16 reports the Mustang race postponed after a rider withdrawal by Francisco Perdito of Mexico. George Parker, nicknamed Budd Parker, was substituted. Parker, born in Ohio, is identified as a Californian by the report.
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Ships Return After Island Ordeal in New Brunswick
Three men stranded on a remote island near St. Joux's, New Brunswick, have reached land and are being cared for. Of the original six on the island, three arrived earlier, while the remaining three stayed ashore for six months before being rescued.
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Schoolhouse Hit in Roxogar injures several children
Roxogar Ont May 16 A schoolhouse accident left one child dead and six seriously hurt with three more treated as authorities investigate the blast or impact that struck the building damaging classrooms and interrupting the day.
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Nevada Democrats for Tilden adopt anti Chinese resolution
The Nevada Democratic group backing Tilden moved to ban Francasco at the convention and pledged uncommitted after a May 16 session. Ball and Thurman ranked second in the proceedings as the gathering adopted a strong anti Chinese resolution.
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Notable double murder case in Eden area draws color-district focus
In Bavana h May 16 Paul Campbell and Prince Roberson both colored were charged today for the murder of Mrs Cochrane and her daughter at Eden in Effingham County.
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Effingham County
Legal Row Over City Equalization Powers
Superior Court hearing in Hamilton County tackles whether City Board of Equalization can adjust valuation for taxation. Judge O Connor ruled boards may increase or decrease values within city limits, demurrer overruled. Case features Allen W. Garlay vs Joseph B. Humphrey and a Sunday service of summons dispute.
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Judgment of ouster and deed set aside suit notes
Case summary items include a judgment of ouster against defendants from political control of a road under a Sixth Section act. A deed set aside action involved Eliza Rotelier versus Groves et al with finding of voluntary deed and not fraudulent intent. Also affirmed verdict in Manhattan Life Insurance case and a land dispute between Conlon brothers with equitable title awarded to one party and offsets for improvements and rent.
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New Actress Anna Dickinson Faces Mixed Boston Reviews
Anna Dickinson, debuting as author and actress, played at Globe Theatre to modest crowds after initial excitement. She accepts criticism as a mentor, noting Boston critics were fair and courteous, with praise tempered by constructive fault-finding from unnamed writers.
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Washingtons Virginia church and relics described
An 18th century Alexandria church shows its thick brick walls and ivy covered façades. The site features Washingtons pew and a marble tablet to his memory, a similar marker for General Lee, and a Masonic Lodge room with Washingtons chair and gavel preserved since the war era.
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David Wells Robinson Crarge Story Promoted in Campaign
A Robinson Crarge tale by David A. Wells has circulated across editions and will continue to be widely distributed during the presidential campaign. It is praised as a practical hard money document delivering sound preaching within an amusing narrative.
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Closing quotations of the New York Stock Exchange ledger
The text presents a garbled closing quotation list from the New York Stock Exchange courtly dated May 16 at 3:10 PM. It mentions various securities and entities in a fragmentary fashion, including references to United States bonds and railroad interests, though many words are unreadable.
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Market Report Snapshot From Mewar TEAR May 161 47 PoM
A fragmentary market note shows Wheat declined 4c with closing bids 115 for No 1 and 1 for No 2. Receipts listed 46,400 bushels. Corn, oats, rye and barley prices noted with steady or dull activity. The text is partial and garbled but indicates general commodity movements and shipping activity.
Reform in Politics A Call for Moral Renewal in 1869
A political conference lamenting public vice and urging reform outlines the nation’s postwar challenges. It argues for restoring constitutional principles, honest governance, and accountability, warning that party-controlled patronage corrupts government and endangers the republic. The document calls for independent action to nominate reform-minded leaders and defend the republic’s future.
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Minister Orth to Resign and Enter Indiana Gubernatorial Race
Special dispatch reports Minister Orth closing accounts with the Government and planning resignation within a week. He will move to Indiana to campaign actively for the gubernatorial race.
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