Senate Finance Committee amends tax on whisky readies
Special Dispatch reports May 25 that the Senate Finance Committee backed a Tax and Tariff Bill with major whisky tax changes. It raises the per gallon tax to seventy cents, abolishes the rectifiers and sales taxes, and lowers the rectifiers stamp to ten cents. The House version had sixty five cents and kept other taxes. The session covered appointments, civil service reform questions, and stock actions at the Second National Bank of Cincinnati. The panel signaled continued adjournment talks with note of campaign implications for Greeley.
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Times and Chronicle
Wasumerox
Senate Finance Committee
House
Walsh, Seiteson
Brooks
Dawes
Carl G. Johnes
Southern
Ohio
Jahn
Second National Bank of Cincinnati
York
Samos Carbene
Greeley
Local Crime and Poisoning Cases Spark Public Alarm
Dee a ree pe r with a shotgun killed a clerk in a dry goods store and is indicted for murder. White, the negro hero of the President's Island massacre, faces trial. An entire Meson's family of seven was poisoned by fish from a caterpillar‑lined stream, suggesting tainted ponds and related health concerns.
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Dee
Reeper
President's Island
Meson’s
Sheriff's posse moves to arrest Maddox in Monroe Township
A Salem telegram reports a Sheriff and a large posse left there today to arrest Maddox and his crowd of desperadoes in Monroe Township. One of Maddox's sons was wounded in the wrist by a pistol shot from an officer with Sheriff Jones. The condition of Sheriff Jones is critical.
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Times and Chronicle
New Aubany, Inc
Salem
Maddox
Monroe Township
Jones
Religious council meeting ends with orderly adjournment
Delegates from a religious body gathered under the oversight of the Rav faced questioning from the chair. The assembly concluded with a graceful response as Moderstor's delegates presented remarks and the session adjourned smoothly.
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John Big
Moderstor
Baltimore Must Furnish New Men
The Times argues against Greeley and says his election is impossible. It urges the Baltimore Convention to nominate a candidate who can unite the opposition to Grant or to call a general convention. It condemns Greeley for failing to unify the opposition and for further dividing it.
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the Times
Greeley
Grant
Cincinnati
Baltimore
New York Strikers Arrests and Muted Officials Amid Turmoil
In New York around Almony police detain a wounded man and several suspects as detectives pursue the Strikers-A incident. A Beek Concerns Porter faces new accusations while Palhend men and HMew Greeley movements draw attention to ongoing unrest downtown.
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Card
Beek
Porter
Greeley
Strikes Rally Across New York Unions Demand Higher Wages
May 25 New York reports ongoing strikes by multiple unions including coffin-makers and painters. Eight-Hour League of Boston plans action and German cabinet makers are urged to send a committee. Wages, hours, and notable figures including Ex-Senator Breese noted amid a day of labor unrest and related incidents.
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Prorat
League
Boston
Ed Con
Henderson
Vanderbilt
Breese
Ilinoiad
Thomas B. Walker
Utica
Henry Day
Arthur Breese Froal
The
American National Bank of New York
Revolt Forces Reported Advancing Near Camarge and Monterey
Mail reports from near Camarge describe a battle between government forces and rebels. Rebels defeated a Camargo troop toward Monterey, capturing two artillery pieces and blocking Palacios. Revolt-held cities face loans enforcement across classes. United States Commercial at Mier reportedly imprisoned for nonpayment, not yet released.
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Bronxeving
Texas
New Orlcans
Camarge
Camargo
Monterey
Palacios
United States
Mier
Notable 19th Century Figures and Events From Various Notices
A collage of brief items notes seasonable rains in New Orleans, someone named Victoria at Windsor, and racers at Long. The Baltimore steamship was freed from Hastings rocks and will be towed to port. Legal and ecclesiastical appointments appear, including Manchester attorney candidates, and several church leaders in the United States, with biographical sketches and ordination traditions. International observations mention Alsace Lorraine, the Centennial Exhibition in Philadelphia in 1576, and upcoming public meetings.
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Baltimore
Hastings
England
Third sunstroke, funerals, drownings headline New York
A chaotic dispatch records a third sunstroke in New York and multiple deaths in separate incidents. Evansville delays business for Mayor Baker's funeral while a drowning occurs at Marble Cliff Dam and a boy named Eddie, son of E. R. Harris of Colam, dies bathing. Additional notes mention scarlet fever in New York, a perilous chase, and a police shooting near Beletom.
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Brooklyn Bishops Election Conversation Contained in Correspondence
The Times and Chronicle notes a morning crowd near the election of bishops in Brooklyn. The letter discusses a widow with a pale, sickly look and she is described as earnest and successful in her sphere. There are mentions of presiding strongly on doctrine and a reference to various individuals tied to the discussion.
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Times and Chronicle
Brookly
New York
Ives
Ference
Congress Sessions Highlight Unfinished Executive Treaty Deliberations
May 24 reports show the Senate adjourning at noon with ongoing executive consideration of a new treaty article. Debates cover lands sales, post office appropriations, and a resolution praising efficiency amid procedural changes in a tense political week.
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Barclay Warder Trial Hearing Details Blue Overcoat Evidence
A large crowd overheard testimony in the Barclay Warder trial. Witnesses described a blue overcoat and a man with side whiskers near a butcher wagon linked to Garner, with items like hammer or hatchet protruding. Others placed Barclay at Garner’s wagon near the Commercial Bank and noted a $200 check from Rusk. County Prohibition Convention met, and Oberlin Mining Company certificate was filed.
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Commercial Bank
Rusk
Oberlin Mining Company
Grand farmers jubilee and harvest banquet in Xenia
Early morning excitement as W. T. Curry & Co. showcase Champion reapers and mowers from the Champion Machine Company of Springfield. Carey & Co. warehrooms display gear while geomanry haul machines to farm wagons. Hewkits’ band plays as a grand three-square procession leads to Correy and Hiveing hotels for meals. about 150 invited guests attend. The event ends with a display of grain bills by Ludlow and Rogers of Springfield and a thronged parade through main streets.
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Springfield
Carey & Co
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Correy
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Rogers
Springfeld
New Orleans Investigating Committee Seeks Agreement
Washington dispatch reports the New Orleans Investigating Committee undecided on a report as Republican members differ. Chairman Schfield prepared a draft not yet approved. A further meeting is planned to reach consensus. Ex-Senator Wade arrived in Washington today.
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Times and Chronicle
Washington
New Orleans
Schfield
Wade
Resignation Of Pastor In New York City Relieves Indianapolis Paper
Rev Robert Sloss resigns from Third Presbyterian Church Indianapolis to take the Fourteenth Street Presbyterian Church New York City The Indiana American a semi weekly Republican paper suspended this morning due to the proprietor Mr Goodwins continued ill health
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Times and Chronicle
Indianapolis
Robert Sloss
Third Presbyterian Church
New York City
Indiana American
Goodwin
Carlist Activity Threatens Rail and Telegraph Lines
Carlists remain active and continue severing railroad and telegraph communications. The King has called Admiral Topete to form a new government. Marshal Sersano declines a new ministry. Topete to serve as interim Minister of War in a Unionist government.
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Sersano
Admiral Topete
Topete
Letter from Napoleon on Sedan and a flag of truce
The Geulvis prints a letter dated Chisehurt May 12 from Napoleon to French generals. He accepts responsibility for Sedan, notes 14 000 killed or wounded, states the fight was desperate, and says he unfurled a flag of truce after saving the army's honor. He describes obeying necessity and a broken heart with a tranquil conscience.
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Napoleon
Geulvis
Chisehurt
Sedan
France
Presbyterian Assembly Debates Church Vote on Elders
In Percoit May 25 the Synod of Philadelphia faces a constitutional question on whether a church may elect ruling elders for a limited term. The mannan closed their case and the Synod’s defense was heard at length. The assembly adjourned without an afternoon session and plans visits to local institutes and copper and silver works with a reception hosted by Thompson, Moore, Frost, and Newberry. The tercentenary of Presbyterianism was commemorated with acts by IEP, Huxhrepp, and Prof Hopkins.
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Hong Moray
Han
Mannan
Synod of Philadelphia
Institutiogjs
Balloon Ascension At Ironton Draws Crowds
Special Dispatch reports in Triostos on May 2 that Prof. Donaldson made another ascent at 2 20 in the afternoon before about 3 000 spectators. The balloon rose perpendicularly above the town to about two miles, then drifted south.
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Ironton
Timer and Chronicle
Triostos
Donaldson
Death of Prof Albert Hopkins in Massachusetts
Prof Albert Hopkins of Walls College died last night in Betsnygrnscrr Mass. on May 25. The death ends a lengthy academic career and he was widely recognized in his field for contributions to education and research.
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Albert Hoptius
Betsnygrnscrr
Mass
Albert Hopkins
Walls College
Annual Report of the Superintendent on Street Cleaning
The annual report notes expenditures of 123,677.73 with a year-end balance of 46,300.91 and a 7,962.11 increase from the prior year. It discusses a new city stable project, contract estimates, and the impact of street cleaning operations, including vehicle use and labor, with emphasis on cost efficiency and night-time paving dust management.
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Heyce
Bay
George
Nageetions Oeuble Board
Aeeang & Goed
Bakery proprietor injured in Fifth Street Ferry accident
A Ludlow Kentucky bakery owner driving a wagon on the Kentucky side of the Fifth Street ferry overturned after wheels mired in a rut. He fell under the wagon and was rescued and taken to White Hall with injuries described as not serious. Also praised are ward assessors for thorough county assessment returns.
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D.D
LL. D
Ohio
Ohio Gondbeenes
Baldwin Institute
Randolph
Foster
New York
Pal
Drew Theological Seminary
John Mctock
Evanston, Ill
Ludlow
Kentucky
White Hall
Court condemns block for school yard on Southern avenue Mount Auburn
Probate court before Judge Hoeffer heard City versus George B. Hollister in a suit to condemn a tract of ground 30 by 320 feet on Southern avenue Mount Auburn for the yard of the Sixteenth District School. The jury returned a verdict in favor.
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George B. Hollister
Southern Avenue
Mount Auburn
Common Pleas June Settings Distribution Of Courts
The June Common Pleas session sets distribution of courrooms with judges assigned to rooms. May 29 marks opening. sessions run until noon each day. Odd and even room allocations guide case groupings. Judge Cox, Murdock, Force, Burnet, and Avery preside in rooms 1 through 5 respectively.
Dayton churches hold divine services and notes on letters
In Dayton tomorrow PB Sanson will conduct divine services across all churches. The Dayton Lost Office lists remaining letters for the week ending May 26 including Bonhole, Wm Lamis, Mrs Thomas, Julius, Wild Beaty, Eliza Mas, W Baltzer, Metcalf, Creedy, H Mateth, Alice Cole, Mrs Bae, Hays, Maggie Robinson, L C Haines, Azle Bed Jones, John ateer, Mr H Shey, Tay tt, Dan ice Sheriar, and others, following a purged city atmosphere and local notices.
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Dayton
Bonhole
Wm Lamis
Thomas
Beigand
Julius
Wild Beaty
Eliza Mas
W. Baltzer
M Metcalf
Tillord Creedy
Reat H | Mateth
Alice Cole
B Dae
Fant Cee
Peal
Mire
Hays
Maggie Robinson
L C 2
Saitonee Board Meeting Oversees Monthly Bills
The Saitonee Board met last evening and approved the monthly bills. A concert at the Meth Church in Carthage drew a large crowd of villagers who expressed satisfaction with the entertainment. Revs Mr. Vancleve led the program with songs by the Swing and Libbie s delivered a recitation that drew applause.
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Ae A Saitonee
Carthage
Byre
Vancleve
Miss Libbies
Barbara Harees Frelteche
The Philosopher Speaks and Slanders a Nation
AChicago Times excerpt critiques a Tribune style editorial letter attributed to The Philosopher. It denounces grandiose phrases and vague rhetoric praising a Cincinnati affair, labeling the piece as sonorous trash unfit for statesmanship. The piece mocks the letter’s inflated praise and detached, self-serving views.
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Tribune
Cincinnati
Coun Ben
St. Louis
White House
Sone
Philsaopher
Bolting
Salesete
Stoners
Chicago Times
Butter Safety Amid Allegations Of Horse Fat Use
London Daily News discusses alarming claims about butter and possible use of horse fat in confectioners goods. It notes no fat horses are killed and argues the danger may be a fanciful accusation or misinterpretation by detractors, urging caution but offering no substantiated proof.
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