Fire and accidents stalk early spring headlines
A tunnel explosion near Middletown New York killed one and wounded four. a forest fire burns along the Rondont and Oswego Railroad route sparked by a locomotive. A jury pool formation progresses slowly while a downed machine shop at Napoleon is noted amid a storm. Other items report political regulatory talk in Connecticut. bondholders discussing assessments. infant bodies rumor in Pittsburg reservoir. religious convention in St Louis. and various local curiosities.
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Napoleon
Fos- Sa
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Shawangunk Mountain
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Bold Express Office Robbery Stuns Columbus
Special Dispatch reports a daring early morning heist at Adams Express in Columbus. Thieves entered by force, chloroformed two office men, emptied canvas bags, and stole between forty and sixty thousand dollars. A $21,000 package bound for the Baltimore and Ohio depot vanished. a tall whiskered man was seen but no solid lead.
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Times and Chronicle
Columbus
Cincinnati
Adams Express
Franklin National Bank
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Expres
Pittsburg Railroad Accident In Morning Rush
An unknown man was killed in a railroad accident near Sheridan Station in Pittsburg. The second quadrennial meeting of the Phadapavenamprraganen Reba began at the First Methodist Church, with B. Knight overseeing Pittsburg District. A derailed engine and passenger car halted trains for hours. no other casualties were reported.
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Times and Chronicle
Prrtssvao
Ra-Goversee Freepont
Wet Virginis B. Knight
Pittsburg
C. Gray
Illinois
Alex. Clark
Methodist Recorder
Henry Cassel
Muskingum
Sheridan Station
Morbid excitement over Rulloff execution at Elmira
A New York dispatch reports Elmira locals erupt over the impending execution of murderer Rulloff. Only twelve witnesses allowed in the jail yard, attracting public fervor and even female observers. Becker and attorney general papers debate commutation. gover norship remains silent. Official letter from J. T. Horan denies intervention.
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Elmira
Rulloff
Ralleff
Ralieff
Copia
Becker
Subj Nnk
Ricsy
Calloch
Bingheaton
George Becker
Binghamton
Apgar
Ratloff
Jno
T. Horan
Claim Against Russia Stirs U S History Dispute
A U S claim against Russia over 1856 to 1860 contracts is examined as Seward instructed diplomacy. Russian Minister Catarazy replies that no contracts exist and a report by the law officer is anticipated. Census data show colored population counts with several states still incomplete.
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Jane
Wien
Lilien
Seward
St. Petersburg
Catarazy
Mraine
Masaach Shir
Nevada
Oren
Colrada, Washing
Feequal
Meni Mexico
Utah
Ghora
Wilmington Postoffice Case Corrects Erroneous Statements
Special Dispatch from Comdeville Ohio reports a misstatement about Wheeling and Miller. Prince offered stamps for sale to a Wheeling hardware merchant. the Wheeling postmaster reported the matter and Capt Bostwick transported the prisoner from Comdeville to Cincinnati on Monday after leaving on Saturday.
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Times and Chronicle
Comdeville, O
Wheeling
R. Miller
Prince
Bostwick
Cincinnati
Route from Ocean to Ocean Opens in San Francisco
San Francisco reports a new route description titled A Route from Ocean to Ocean. The piece notes city connections and potential public reception, highlighting transportation plans and local curiosity about coastal travel.
Diabolical Attempt at Murder Linked to Vast Valley Route
A San Francisco report on May 16 describes a broad and powerful valley route proposed to connect a V line with a railroad to Sound, then east along a snake river corridor into Idaho. The fragment hints at a major transportation scheme with strategic northwestern reach and possible criminal implications.
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Valleete
Ale
Sound
Snake River
Daho
Weather Report Teases Names and Date Ranges
A weather bulletin lists a string of unreadable names and a date range May 17 to 1 A M. The fragmentary text suggests a regional forecast note but provides no clear conditions or locations.
Fire-Bugs Caught in the Act Near Wauratmee
In Wauratmee county jail incidents on May 17 local authorities report fire-bug activity halted in time. Officers pursued suspects through Wheeling and surrounding areas, leading to arrests and seizure of incendiary devices. Further inquiries ongoing by state police and county prosecutor.
Ku Klux attack and court case dominate Newberry report
A mob of nearly a hundred Ku Klux Klan members attacked the County Courthouse area on a Sunday night in Newberry. They fired into a colored man Si Yous’s home, wounded his wife and child, and later wounded a guard as they fled. The group sought other county officials but vanished. Faulkner, a prominent man linked to the incident, is jailed awaiting a possible federal warrant. Separate river and port notices from Pittsburgh and surrounding towns report water levels and arrivals, with general freight movements and ship movements noted.
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Court House
Sheerae
Si Yous
of County Comes
Leddonees
Eni Young
a-Klux
Ie Pala Long
David Hailstock
Issaiee
Iti
Times and Chronicle
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Oil- City
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Arlington
Cincinnati
Juniata
Louisville
Indiana
New Orleans
Kate Robinson
Blue Wing
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St. Louis
Robert Mitchell
Canal
Mitchell
Steamer Collision Reports Minor Damage on Towhead
Memphis May 17 A collision between Potomac and St Fran cis occurred at Clark's Tow-Head about one this morning fifty miles downstream. The St Fran cis lost its larboard guard and the Potomac’s jackstaff was knocked down though overall damage is limited. Ominous weather, rains, cold, and pests threaten cotton crops and planter replanting. A Arkansas Republican item mentions an attempted assault on a child near Geo Calvin and a subsequent manhunt.
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Clark
St. Francis
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Ark
Epublican
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Geo. Calvin
Ron Seat
E. Henthorne
Hang
Vahot Hiathelf
Little Rock
Shelby Ku Klux Case Stirs Rutherford County Arrests
New York dispatch reports the Shelby Ku Klux case with eighteen suspects named alongside a group arrested on the 14th by Marshal Hester for outrages in Rutherford County North Carolina. Commissioner Moore orders witnesses detained as authorities seek full testimony on the incident and alleged planning among local associates.
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Inern
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Shelby
Marshal Hester
Rutherford County
North Carolina
Tornado Strike Hits Chicago and Wisconsin Mills
A tornado swept near Chicago yesterday causing roof damage and blown landmarks. Two unknown males were found dead near Cincinnati roads. a fire burned the G Challinor machine shop in Omro Wisconsin. Estimated losses run high with no insurance. Mrs Lincoln’s son arrival noted in brief as a stray historical reference.
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Mary
Cincinnati
G. Challinor
Omero
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Two More Fatal Accidents From Burning Oils
A coal oil lamp fire caused the death of Mrs Williams after a kettle of boiling oil splashed on her. Samuel Williams J C Smith and another man were badly burned while attempting to rescue Mrs Williams and another victim died yesterday from burns.
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Charles
Mr. Williams
Samuel Williams
J.C. Smith
Seriou
Willies
Quarter of a Million Fire in Hexmspate Pa
A fire in Hexmspate Pa on May 17 caused substantial damage estimated around a quarter of a million dollars. Local crews battled the blaze through the night, with authorities investigating the origin as flames swept a commercial area.
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Hexmspate
Si Jon
Market notes from New Orleans and Chicago trading floors
Market reports show flour and corn steady with fair demand in New Orleans, mixed prices for sugars and oats, and receipts for flour and corn. Chicago and Milwaukee quotes reflect No 2 corn around 54 to 55 cents, oats around 48 to 49 cents, with whisky and pork markets firm or weak, futures for May and June sales noted.
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St. ‘Louis
Elena
Bates
Ham
Cmicaoo
Mahidee and
Reller
Liverroor
Milwaukee
California
Cora
Cho Be
Cuiiaco
Local Court Debates Wright Sureties Case Details
Last evening the United States against the Wright sureties case discussed September 1867 collections and department credits as of October 2. A court recess planned for tomorrow morning aims to reach a verdict on key financial questions. The Mills counterfeit indictment trial is set to proceed tomorrow, with potential extension if defendants request.
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United Bisites
F.M. Wright
Npon
Wright
Department
Thiepn
Bill and
Jobn
Mills
Taro
Tig Court
Court Bulletin Details Pedote Judgments in New York Case
Court bulletin reports Superior court case against defendants Pedote Hogans Tat and Storer. Evidence concerns fur trading in New York with advances of 800 dollars and testimonies from certain members in furs. Judge Taft states ruling aligns with Wallace 117-42. verdict hinges on the accused parties faith and current status of funds.
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Joe Wan
Tim
C ‘Taft
Wallace
Probate Court Appointment for Contig Greey Estate
In Probate Court before Judge Hoefer Maria Casey was appointed administrator of the estate of Contig Greey deceased with authority over $3,000 in realty.
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Hoefer
Maria Casey
Contig Greey
Trial of Mrs Mary Cox for assault and battery in Glendale
The Glendale council chamber heard the case of Mrs. Mary Cox charged with assault and battery against James Hoffman after a dispute over cows that wandered onto the commons. Witnesses described the altercation, noting a stick and multiple blows, as the crowd and jury observed.
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Glendale
Mary Cox
James Hoffman
Hoffman
Cox “Echling
Holtman
S. Balt
Weins
Senate debate on contempt for contumacious correspondents
The Senate has spent the day on the committee report about premature publication of the treaty. A resolution to cite contumacious Tribune correspondents for contempt was debated, with progress recorded as reporters faced the bar.
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Times and Chronicle
Senate
Tribune
Pontotoc Masked Attack Leaves Fatal Wounding
In Pontotoc Mississippi on a May 17 night a group of about forty masked men entered town to attack editor Colonel Flourney of a Radical paper. A volley was fired at citizens, a youth named Dilliard was wounded fatally after refusing to name others. Suspects fled, others fled the country, and horses with masks were found nearby.
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Pontotoc
Mississippi
Flourney
Radical
Vane Oe
Pone Ioege
Dilliard
Senate President Quietly Orders Printing Of Whiting Report
The Senate met at noon and heard Vice President state the report on foreign claims arising from rebellious acts is a printed volume. Mr. Sumner urged printing the available information, including the Secretary of State’s letter. The order to print passed after discussion, followed by an executive session.
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Ted Prem
Wannieoren
Senate
William Whiting
Slielter
Sumner
Cameron
French fishing vessel sunk in English Channel
In England on May 17, a French fishing vessel was run down and sunk in the English Channel by an American bark. The ship’s name is not reported and twelve crew members are confirmed lost.
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Channel
Kentucky Republicans hold state convention and nominate hopefuls
The Frankfort Kentucky Republican Convention met at 11 am with Edgar Needham as secretary and W S Rankin presiding. Delegates from 75 counties were seated, with Charles Iggington named as president and Franklin as secretary. John M. Harlan is likely governor nominee, Campbell favored for lieutenant governor, and Louis ville delegation emphasized unity amid strong African American presence. The session adjourned at noon with plans to reconvene at 2 pm.
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Edgar Needham
State Central Committee
Kenton County
Ormeee
Col. Rankin
John M. Harlan
Louisville
Campbell
Thomas
Miner Found Shot Below Hazleton in Unknown Death
Mareu Cuvix Pennsylvania May 17 an unidentified miner was discovered with a gunshot wound to the head near Hazleton yesterday evening. Police and local authorities launched an investigation as details remain scarce.
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Mareu Cuvix
Hazleton
The Paris Mobs Final Attack Expected Tonight
Paris reports say the Paris mobs plan a final attack tonight as President Museret's defense plan gains support. Cluseret advises the committee to erect barricades from de la Toile to Rome Place and to strengthen lines from Peony Gate to Grenuel and Pont de la Concorde to Pont de la St. Ouen. Standard specials note communists likely to be active, with Paris papers offering varying rationales and accounts of the Vendome column incident.
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In de la Toile
Rome Place Dé Eylan
Peony Gate
Grenuel
Pont de la Concorde
Pont de la St. Ouen
Loxpow
Siecle
Rationale
Avenier Nationale
Journal de Paris
Cormaire
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Vendome
Coburns assemble at Clipper office over arrangements
A discordant scene unfolds at the Clipper office as Joe Coburn and allies discuss plans involving Mace and a possible clash at some other sea port near Kansas City. Mace is absent, with only Harry present bearing a letter from Virginia officials guarding an unspecified matter.
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Joe Coburn
Clipper
Mace
Kena City
Harry
Virginia
Officials Charged with Bribery After Arrests
County Commissioners Neely and Mazee were arrested on bribery charges this morning per information from Joseph Ditworth. They are held on bail, awaiting further proceedings. No other casualties reported.
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Mazee
Joseph Ditworth
Talina
Man Pursued and Murdered Near Granite Falls
In St Paul a shooting occurred while two men Wetheren and Shen traveled from Granite Falls toward Willmar. A young assailant fired, striking Wetheren as the pair fled. Shen escaped but the assailant remains at large as authorities pursue leads. The incident disrupted a routine journey and drew immediate police attention.
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Wetheren
Shen
Granite Falls
Willmar
Esterda
Alten
Fred Etheren
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