New Year May Bring Reforms in Liquor Trade
District Attorney notes many cases of greater concern than liquor. NYC 1373 drunkness twenty percent lower than Brooklyn or Boston. intemperance and crime down thirty percent. Excise Coalition and Liquor Dealers' Protective Union clash over terms while reform effort aims to curb whisky influence. The group vows to extend energy into public order as the temperance campaign continues.
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New York City
Brooklyn
Boston
Sie
Seiad
Association
I Bo Ee
Delegates Arrive for Lunatic Asylums Conference in Alabama
Delegates of the American Association of Superintendents of Lunatic Asylums gather in the Alabama city this afternoon at 8 o clock. A large number have already arrived with more expected today.
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Ala
United States
Another Railroad Absorbed
Wilmietox California May 19 The lease of the Pennsylvania and Delaware Railroad Company has been executed and the stockholders of the former road will vote May 28 on ratification of the lease.
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Wilmietox, Cat
Pennsylvania and
Dela 1
Remarkable muscular feats shown by Dr Thomas
Philadelphia observers recount a July 10 display where Dr Thomas manipulated abdominal and chest muscles to reposition the heart, bending iron and producing a striking demonstration of voluntary muscle control. Physicians debated the physiology, praising American skill and calling it a notable spectacle.
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Poebell
Dr. Thomas
Coors
Thomas
Weather Report from War Department Signal Service May 19
Weather bulletin issued by the US Army Signal Service reports atmospheric conditions for the morning of May 19. Data cover segments from the Division of Telegrams and Reports for Commerce and Dinctmsati, detailing temperature, wind, and cloud cover across observed stations.
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War Department
Signal Service
U.S. Army
Division of
Commerce
Weather and river flow outlook with shifting winds
Fragmented forecast notes variable winds over lakes and rivers. Mentions the Lower Mississippi and Ohio Rivers with anticipated southerly flow and changes in barometer and temperature as conditions evolve.
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Deereenny
Ohio
George Thomas the Wonderful Colored Doctor of Strange Physique
A Troy Times report details Dr George Thomas born in Buffalo to a lineage in 19th century medical lore. His astonishing body movements from infancy include abnormal abdominal rolling and standing poses that defy ordinary physiology, with his self-proclaimed secret tied to extraordinary reflexes and a vivid family history.
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George Thomas
Italian Grand Opera Opens With Mignon Performance
Review notes the Strakosch Italian Grand Opera season opening with Mignon starring Madame Lacca. Compares Lacca to Nilsson in style and emotion, praises Lucea’s deeper tenderness, and highlights supporting performers Cary, Maresi, Capoul, Nannetti, and Del Puente amid strong audience response. Also mentions other theater offerings and crowd reception at Wood’s Theatre.
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Madame Lacca
Nilsson
Etna
Lucea
Jucea
Vader Pest
Jay Cong
Parepa
Miss Cary
Frederica
Mle - Maresi
Mlle
Torriani
Filina
Capod
Guglielmo
Cetpares
Capoul
Nannetti
Lotario
Lucca
Cary
Maresi
del Puente
Wadianes
Merian Mordaunt
Wood
Alice Makesi
A.L. Cary
Lara
Faust
Seata
N. B
Joba Church & Co
Louisville
Temperance meeting at Sixth Presbyterian Church
A weekly mass meeting of the Women’s Temperance League filled the Sixth Presbyterian Church in the First Ward. Speakers including Mrs. Kellar, Mrs. Merriam, Rev. G W Kelley, and John J Hooker urged active anti intemperance work, recalling moral duty and impending judgment.
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Sixth Presbyterian Church
Women’s Temperance League
Jesus
J. M. Jenkins
Miles Morten
League
Si Ie
Kellar
A. B. Merriam
G. W. Kelley
Johnston
John J. Hooker
Temperance Meeting Pushes for Law Enforcement
City temperance organizers push for strict enforcement of all laws against liquor and prostitution as Prosecutions rise in the east. A mass meeting at McKendree M E Church in the First Ward is set for Monday evening the 25th to rally support for primary nominations and ballot action.
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Clark
Trims
Temperance Leagues
D. K. Boyle
Grand Jury
Dayton
The
Common Pleas
Justice of the Peace
Ringgold Street Leaguio
Eagle Street
Emma McKian- Bey
Dayton Temple
P. G. M. Samuel Y
Lee
Cincinnati
Board of Police Commissioners
del F. A
Waldo
McKendree M. E
City church meeting halted by police sparks probe
An anonymous letter questions whether Mayor Johnston ordered religious services stopped. The writer recounts a peaceful gathering at St Paul’s Church that was disrupted by police, four people arrested as they sang hymns. The piece defends religious liberty and asks who bears responsibility for the incident.
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St. Paul’s Church
Bremen Street
Queed
Annual Meeting of Western Tract Society at First Presbyterian
The annual gathering at the First Presbyterian Church chair by Dr B P Aydelott approved reports from the Board of Directors detailing donations of literature to life members Sabbath school and missionary groups. Assets stood at 60453.03 with 16444.575 indebtedness. measures to raise funds were discussed. officers for the year were named including President B P Aydelott and a long list of vice presidents directors and secretaries.
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The
Western Tract Society
First Presbyterian Church
B. P. Aydelott
American Tract Society
Treece Gray
Durne
Bane
D. D
Morris
George N. Maxwell
D.D
C. B. Boyntog
HL. Taylor
D. N. Hill
M. B. "Hagans
Thane
H. George
Geneva
J. B. Helwig
Dav
Wim. Davidson
Senate Adopts Adjournment Resolution for June 22
Special Dispatch reports the Senate agreed to adjourn on June 22 marking an early session end. House debates repeal of moiety laws while Beck attacks Boutwell and Conkling over Phelps Doidge actions. White House readies for Miss Grant marriage. Dayton auditors discuss railroad appraisal meeting setup.
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Wasatrsetox
Senate
House
Beck
Boutwell
Senator Conkling
Phelps
Doidge
White House
Miss Grant
Joe East
Canadian Reciprocity Resolutions Committed by Board of Trade
The Board of Trade at Chicago on May 9 passed resolutions endorsing amicable US Britain and Canada negotiations for expanded free commercial intercourse with the Dominion of Canada and the United States. It urges inclusion of Canadian vessels on Great Lakes and St Lawrence navigation on equal terms, supports timely entitlements for western exports, and calls for a treaty aligned with Washington and Geneva precedents. Copies will be sent to state and federal officials, Senators, Britain's Washington envoy, and Canada's Secretary of State.
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Chicacol
the. Board of Trade Today
Bias Negrencsian Op Board
Great Britain
Dominion of Canada
America
United States
Lake Michigan
Raese
Lawrence River
Canada
Comatantinople 100 Houses Burned in Galata Fire
A large Galata fire in Constantinople destroyed about one hundred houses, mainly inhabited by poor Jewish families. Fire damaged stores in Jackiel area, Stevens & Cow and Rey pai, with losses estimated around 500000 dollars.
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Constantinople
Galata
Stevens & Cow
Rey Pai
Jackiel
Corrected Count de Montebello and Metternich Salutation Dispute
The corrected report notes the Count de Montebello in place of the Duke de Monteoroass who challenged Prince Metternich after the Princess refused to salute Montebello at a ball. The ministerial crisis continues as Dé Goulard and allies pursue talks. President MacMahon received Dé Goulard Buffle and the Duke de Cages for an audience as negotiations proceed.
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Deel
Count de Montebello
Duke de Monteoroass
Prince Metternich
Metternich
Montebello
Crisix
de Goulard
MacMahon
Dé Goulard
Buffle
Duke de Cages
The Czar Visits Aldershot Amid Buoyant Welcome
The Czar arrived at Aldershot this morning to a crowd of onlookers. He will return this afternoon and a ball in his honor is planned at Buckingham Palace tonight. Count Schougalof announced that most exiled Poles may return home, with only a few identified assassins remaining abroad.
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Aldershot
Czar
Bucksham Palace
Schougalof
Fatal affray among kinfolks in Mississippi area
May 19 at Cherry Creek in Bynalne County Mississippi a deadly clash occurred among Wa Garner Sim Coy W McCoy Sr and Sim McCoy all related by blood. Firearms were used and three were wounded with one dead. The combatants had previously been friendly. alcohol appears to have sparked the fatal incident.
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Missineippi
Memruis
Cherry Creek
Byasalne County
Miss
Garner
Sim Coy
Che
McCoy
Ark
Tree Rescue
Lark M
Wiener Sr
Sim McCoy
A Whole Family Murdered Riddle Stuns California City
San Francisco reports a grim murder of John Overend his wife and four children at their home twelve miles from the city. Investigators say no clue to the killers exists. The case connects to a broader murder mystery spanning San Diego and California, with authorities pressing for leads.
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San Francisco
San Diego
California
John Overend
Transit log of arrivals and reports at multiple cities
Neon shows arrival records for Thomas Sherlock in New Orleans at 4 A. M. and Future City at 10 P. M. with Sherlock and Jasper noted in Cincinnati and St Louis. Mt Painter in Memphis and Mt Weather describe weather as cloudy and warm with 54 mentioned in connection to Jasper.
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Neon
Thomas Sherlock
New Orleans
Tom Jasper
Cincinnati
Mt. Painter
Memphis
Ben. Franklin
Sherlock
Jasper
St Louis
River traffic and freight drift on quiet morning
The river falls slowly with no boats passing as weather clears and freight demand remains light. Reports from Evansville and Cincinnati list barges sailing to St Louis and Pittsburg, with the Niighton and Means discharging nails and bales, respectively, while Kilgour adds towers and other freight. Weather cool to mild, temperatures 56 to 74, mercury steady.
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Falla
Evansville
Sisterlington
Memphis
Cinciomarie
John Means
St. Louis
Esperanza
Pittsburg
John Kilge Cincinnati
New Orleans
Nriington
Colin
Naila
Union Bridge Levee Contract Award Sparks County Row
Saturday's bid award to Shrake and Fawcett of Marietta Ohio at 1 cent per cubic yard provoked fierce county controversy. Commissioners debated lowest bids Foltz and Co 23 cents and Emory Underwood of Portsmouth 29 cents while Navin A Fawcett declined the work citing material and site issues delaying the levee project. The next vote is set for tomorrow with emphasis on achieving an early, unified decision.
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Shrake & Fawcett
Marietta
Ohio
Dof
Schrake & Fawcett
Hail and
Daumgardner
Folty & Co
Sater
Hut
Baumgardner
Sehrake & Pawcett
Huf
Earth
Aterial
Navin
Fawcett
Jetter
Pul
Paltzi& Ie
Emory Underwood
Portsmouth
Semke & Fawcett
Hilt
Bauner
Foltz & Co
Morrow
Underwood
Ofenatie Huff
Wild Eagle
Columbia
Fohz & Co
Penitentiary Fire Destroys Shops In Kingston
Kingston Ontario May 9 fire swept Kingston Penitentiary damaging the cabinet shoe and tailor shops and their contents. The blaze began early this morning and caused significant material loss but no immediate reports of injuries. Fire crews battled the flames through the morning as inmates watched from secure areas.
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Kingston, Ont
Kingston Penitentiary
House committee backs nullified mail subsidy contract
In WashInetos on May 10 the House Committee on Cost Offices and Post Reads endorsed a report noting the subsidy of 500000 dollars per year for extra mail service is void for non-fulfillment. The old contract remains, with three years left, while funds are to be returned to the treasury and no further appropriation made under that contract.
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House’ Committee On Cost Offices and Post
Stea P Company
Dr. Radway
Dean Ste
Philadelphia
Cincinnati
Mass Massachusetts Cities Contributing May Relief Funds
At a Boston meeting on May 19 citizens arranged prompt relief for sufferers. Over three thousand dollars were subscribed. The committee will visit the scene to distribute food and aid.
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Boston
Mass
Washington Mass Meeting Seeks Eight-Hour System and Rail Reforms
At a Workingmen's mass meeting Washington on May 1 resolutions were adopted demanding enforcement of the eight-hour system the removal of Architect Mullet and opposing coalita as a threat to enlightened workers, while supporting a people's freight railroad and government water communication.
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Washington
Mullett
Coolita
Pig Iron Makers to Meet in Philadelphia Thursday
Chas I Nourse chairman of the Pig Tron Committee of the American Iron and Steel Association calls a meeting of all pig iron manufacturers in Philadelphia for Thursday the 29th inst to consider the continued low mood in the iron trade and urge Congress to act on financial questions and on restoring the 10 percent duty removed by the 1872 act.
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Nourse
American Iron and Steel Association
Usth
Congress
Bank closes as dry goods failure triggers collapse
Normreren May 19 reports The Farmers' and Mechanics' Bank of this city under manager Thos. Rains shut its doors this morning. The bank's closure is attributed to the recent failure of a heavy dry goods house, seen as the immediate cause.
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Normreren
Farmers’ and Mechanics’ Bank
Rains
Southern relief collections close up by chamber of commerce report
The item lists contributors led by Jax H Laws and Pfirman with multiple firms named and notes the Board of Trade report. Mayor Johnston stands alone among Water Works Board members as Reinlein resigns and Bowman is sick, leaving Johnston ready to act and to visit Mr Bowman’s home this afternoon to conduct necessary business.
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Chamber of Commerce
Jax
H.laws
Pfirman & Pau
Wayne & Ratterman
Howell
Vetomac
ER. Moore
Rabbitt
Applegate
Salbiy
Crusaders and
Workingmen’s Movement
Johnston
Aed
Water- Works Board
Reinlein
Bowman
Walput Hills
Jedediah Heberd for Eighteenth Ward Alderman
The Eighteenth Ward backs Jedediah Heberd as a reliable mercantile veteran suitable for Board of Aldermen. Voters are urged to turn out at the old George Street Gatehouse near Race to elect Heberd. Judge Marchant handed down sentences for multiple offenses, including drunkenness and vagrancy, while a railroad track incident left a man injured but not seriously.
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Board of Aldermen
Jedediah Hebed
George-street
pgine-House
Race
Heberd
Marchant
Lizzie
Labba Dann
Lizzie Bower
Ape Roofer
Q. Acd M
Wilb Taose
RE Episcopal Council to Meet at Chris's Church Chicago
The Council of the Reformed Episcopal Church votes to hold its next annual Council at Chris's Church in Chicago on May 2, 1875.
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Council of the Reformed Episcopal Church
Chris's Church
Chicago
Torthy's on Markets
Special dispatch reports a firm oil market on May 19 with little activity. Prices for crude and refined oils are steady, with several listings showing small changes. The Cuban oil market is noted as firm at 31 45 and general market quiet overall.
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Torthy
Daily Times
Pittspune
Ernile
Parker
Notable 19th Century News Digest Snippets
A scattered telegraph of late 19th century items reports deaths of Rev. Dr. Thomas De Witt in New York age 82 and Robert Townsend in Omaha. It notes Wintermute McCook case testimony in Yankton Indian Territory, a Prayer Book printing resolution, and various political and legal updates from Washington Chicago Louisville Little Rock and Hopkinsville. A Belle Point killing on a moving train and a physician’s note on Representative Mellish’s health are included. Government martial law in Pulaski County is revoked.
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New York
Yankton
I. T
Reformed Episcopal Council
Robert Townsend
Omaha
Susan Iy el Ge Fue Petes
Hopkinsville
Sherman
Washington
St. Louis
Chicago
Andrew Cammerson
Belle Point
Indianapolis
Mellish
Wm. Fry
Louisville
Clay God
Mississippi
Deniguik
Frenchman’s Bayou
Little Rock
Baxter
Pulaski County
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