Swindle schemes and disasters dominate early reports
A plan to swindle the Marine Hospital property in San Francisco is unearthed as a blaze in Bridgeport, Conn. destroys lumber and food goods valued around 155000. Reports cover politics in Ohio and Massachusetts, the Milligan case in Indianapolis, Fort Benton in the Far West, Indian attacks, and a string of legal and financial news from New York and Canada.
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Uncle Sam
Marine Hospital
San Francisco
Far West
Fort Benton
Missouri
Bradley Brothers
McCook
Wayne County
Vallandighs
Pithton
Palmer Matthews
Lexingtom
Ohio
Milligan case verdict and Decoration Day observances
In the Milligan case the jury returned a verdict for the plaintiff with damages of five dollars after a night in court. Other verdicts showed nine for the defendants and three for the plaintiff, with one juror holding out for 95 000. Costs are not included in the plaintiff’s award. Decoration Day ceremonies are being observed at Crown Till Cemetery with local business closures.
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Milligan
Iet Steod
Crown Till Cemetery
Sundry Items from the Capital
Update from Convests May 30. Lessees renew bond of 200000.10-day. Central Ohio Teachers meet June 5 with papers on topics. Decoration Day to be observed. Rev. Moore to speak. State departments close in afternoon. Dog annihilation ordinance takes effect. Politicians gather for Democratic Convention with noisy cues and Nevada-like stalls. Baker clings to Len Campbell resolutions, or drafts his own.
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Lord
Public Works
Teachers Association
Central Ohio Teachers’ Association
D, Hi, Moore
Decoration Day Observances in Pittsburgh with Meade
Special dispatch notes Pittsburgh for Decoration Day as graves of soldiers are decorated. Mayor Cullen of Allegheny City attends with Grand Army posts. Gov Geary and Gen Meade dedicate the Others' Monument on Seminary Hill. Judge Kirkpatrick speaks, Meade delivers address, military review, reception, banquet, and grand procession expected.
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Times and Chronicle
Cullen
Alleheny City
Grand Army of the
Gov
Geary
Gen. Meade
Seminary Hill
Allegheny City
Kirkpatrick
Inquesne Greys
Monongshela House
P. M
German carpenter killed saving dog at saw mill
Special Dispatch to the Times and Chronicle Cuantestos May 20. A German carpenter, trying to save his dog from a large saw, slipped and fell across the blade at a Cuantestos saw mill. He was cut in two and died instantly. Several cases of small-pox are exciting.
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Times and Chronicle
Cuantestos
W. Va
Sinkp
Pleasonton Causes Surprise in New York Decoration Day
May 30 report from New York notes Pleasonton decision on Capitol Railroad scrip dividend and tax interest issues. Decoration Day observances include a procession to Brooklyn Navy Yard and ceremonies at Green-Wood Cemetery with Marines, a band, and church services. Gen. Isaac Catlin delivered remarks. trains and tugs conveyed attendees between venues.
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Vanderbilt
Wadhirguon
Pleasonton
New York Capitol Railroad
Shamy
Bain
Lawn Cemetery
Ennonies
Broome
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Wadsworth G. Fee. Ooklyn
Isaac 8. Catlin
Williamsburg
Whca
Navy Yard
Harlem
Funeral Preparations For Beranton Tragedy Victims
A Beranton dispatch reports funeral preparations for four dead, David Edwards, John Lloyd, Benj. Jones, and Geo. Cull, to be buried at Hyde Park Cemetery amid imposed ceremonies. Hyde Park miners and citizens will pause commerce as large crowds attend. The Pittston scene shows crowds visiting the former mine site, with nineteen dead. four survivors regained senses, Thomas Edwards and son among them. The coroner's inquest lags, with tensions between the coroner and Mine Inspector Williams, and questions over who may lead the inquiry.
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Beranton
David Edwards
John Lloyd
Benj. Jones
Geo. Cull
Hyde Park
Avondale
Pittston
Wilkesbarre
Thomas Edwards
Edward
M. Willams
Wilsesbarte
Witrence
W. E.A
Denunciatory System Revived Death for Rash Words
Paris lies under a silent, desolate calm as sentinels patrol the streets. The old denunciation system returns with terror, arresting individuals for suspected sympathy with the Commune. A rash word or gesture can bring instant death, with soldiers detaining and shooting men women and even children. Insurgents have been seen firing houses of innocents with petroleum.
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New York
the Tribune
Paris
Paria
Nadar
Judge Miller Grants Injunction Over Minnesota Point Canal
Information from the Executive office reports Judge Miller of Satake Ate Court in Topeka has granted a provisional injunction restraining the city from constructing a canal across Minnesota Point. The canal would alter waters of the Tout River from Superior City to Duluth.
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Mapisos
Wie
Miller
Satake Ate Court
Topeka
Minnesota Point
Superior City
Dulu
Hartford Board Suspends Officer for Conduct Unbecoming
In Hartford Connecticut on May 29 a chief officer was suspended during the pleasure of the Board for writing scandalous letters to young women in Norwich. The record notes the suspension and cites the Congregational churches of the city inviting the American Missionary Association to hold its twenty seventh annual meeting here next.
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Pelee Sane
Weather Report From The Coast And Mississipp Valley
Weather report over past six hours notes rising barometer with westerly wind easing and clearing. Weather along the coast falling, cloudy and threatening in Lower Mississippi Valley. Rain yesterday in Tennessee and North Carolina. waters moving south and southeast from South Atlantic inland. Outlook: no material change Tuesday, warming and rain likely on South Atlantic.
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Bareaveter
Ising
Fir
Missisnippi
South Atlantic
Tennessee
North Carolina
River Drops Slower as May Ends at Pitranure
May 30 report notes the Monongahela falling slowly with 29 inches in the channel and 2 feet 6 inches on the falls. The K W Skillinger arrives from Portsmouth and returns at noon tomorrow while the Jalia sails to Zanesville this PM. No wharf business, hot with rain possible, mercury around 92. Lovist IILE reports a 80 degree cloudy day. Susie Silver bound for New Orleans to leave week end. Leclaire from Palestine to Cincinnati remains at port.
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K. W. Skillinger
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Zanesville
Lovist Iile
Susie
New Orleans
Port
Leclaire
Tennessee River
Palestine
Cincinnati
Greeley Addresses Texans at Exchange Hotel Crowd gathers
A large crowd gathered in front of the Exchange Hotel as Mr. Greeley spoke on current politics. He defended Northern views of the South, urged reconciliation, and warned against vengeance while praising Texas prosperity and amnesty. He noted Texas shows strong loyalty and urged unity under a future of restored harmony.
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Exchange Hotel
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Mr. Greeley
Tessa
Rir
Piple
Tiabing
Tejadas
New York City
Thut
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Yass
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Johnson
Jeff Davis
Néjvice
Union League
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Davis
Jef Davis
North
Colpubua
Germate
Pirnesia
America
Washington notice on June gathering of inspectors
Secretary of the Treasury telegram to all inspectors of steamboats to assemble in Washington on June 7 to organize under provisions for the act to better secure life on vessels propelled in whole or in part by aid and for other purposes.
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Amitington
Preas _yedenay
Stransboata
Washington
Rd Yeesels
Si¢Dm
Overland Laconics and Miser Ignotus Echo Philosophies
A caustic excerpt from Overland Monthly notes misreadings of civilization and climate, lampoons moralizing proverbs, and mocks credulity in society. The piece, titled Miser Ignotus, parodies reflections on truth, falsehood, and human folly with aphorisms attributed to Grizzy Papers in the June issue.
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Fei
Overland Monthly
Sailor Rant on a Caterry Hen Mate and Captain
A fragmentary dialogue centers on Captain Spooner and his mate Mr. Comstock aboard a schooner. The exchange includes commands about keeping rats in check, steering the vessel, and securing the anchor as the wind rises, revealing rough shipboard discipline and routine tasks.
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Caterry
Lewin
Mr. Comstock
Church plan for benevolent work and church union
The document outlines a formal plan for a benevolent church effort led by a committee of fifteen members. It details the distribution of funds and reporting to the General Assembly, with a system to record church contributions and allocate aid to congregations. The aim is to expand the church's charitable reach and organize congregations under a centralized reporting structure.
Catholic Convention At St Michaels Church Delegates Gathered
Report from a Catholic convention held yesterday at St Michaels Church in the city. Delegates were sent from German Catholic societies in the United States and addressed a request to end the violence on principal streets, with attendees marching in the crowd.
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Baptistaas, May
Theann Convention
Mie Ceraag
New disease fatal to horses raises alarm at farm
A new and fatal horse disease emerged affecting horses at a farm on Second Avenue. The railroad company reports no duty on medical care. several animals have died within a few days despite treatment. Authorities investigate potential spread and safeguards.
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Sean
Second Avenue Railroad’ Company
Bond Proposal Promptly Debated by City Council
A fragmentary OCR note shows discussion of a new bond issue and related finances. It mentions a figure around $273,009, with priority on distribution and denomination details. Names and full context are unclear due to damaged text. The item suggests a formal civic debate over debt and funding.
Fragmentary note on wartime executions and arrests
A damaged text fragment reports mentions of military executions, arrests of leaders, and claims about officials in Paris and the Louvre. It cites Gen. Cuere and Blanqui with references to imperialist agents and unrest, reflecting chaotic wartime chatter and official announcements.
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Avain
Vi Ineepnes
Bat
Crea
Apassi
Priceta
SRL Ud
Ecous
Official Journal of the Republic
Nea
Ances
Louvre
Cuere
Vernaillicia
Blanqui Hag
Nerpille
Rial
Thier
Tha’ Assy
I Berea
Fomening
Pasi
Endial Earthquake Records On May Island
A brief, garbled notice reports an earthquake affecting an island on May 25. The fragment hints at volcanic activity and widespread shaking, mentioning four hundred people or items and referencing a country or region.
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Earth
England Newswire Fragment Details City Lane Calabria Arrival
An English report notes arrivals from New York including figures described as important or notable figures connected to the city and harbor. The fragment references Batting and Calabria in a maritime or passenger context with unclear timelines.
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Cem
T Ftatia
City of Batting Ore
Lane Calabria
Fri Poli
New York
Milligan awarded damages in Indiana case ruling
In Indianapolis a verdict was reached awarding Milligan 4 damages after a civil suit. Court costs will be determined by the greater, with a potential retrial on some issues. Decoration day observances noted and most business routes closed by noon, with adjournment planned later.
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Pxptaxar
Howvey
Milligan
Costa
Coe ~ Uden Commenced: In the Cs S. Diasec
Gata Walt
Speokabdle
Wheat prices ease in Canada market report
May 30 wheat trading shows improved tone but little price change. Western bids for corn steady around 61 to 62 cents, oats quoted 38 to 56 cents, mixed lots of 15,000 bushels near 61 to 62 cents. Flour prices steady with Ohio sales noted.
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Dennet
Nod
Anther
S Ifort
Ohio
Beath by the Nerves In Battle Wounds and Shock
A historical medical note on how blows and nervous shock affect soldiers. It describes that death may follow from violent nervous collapse or loss of blood, while some wounded men recover or fight on. The piece urges public awareness of how nerve strain from combat impacts vitality and recovery.
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Lot
Min
Jows School
Jousan
Efficient Summer Work Schedule From a Heat Aware Guide
The article advises workers to split tasks with a midday rest, starting after daylight and resuming at three. It cautions Hod-carriers and carpenters against delaying work to the hottest noon, noting risks of fatigue and rheumatism. A coat or board can serve as a pillow for comfort.
Canal Arrivals and Exports Far Past Four Weeks
A muddled canal report lists arrivals from Adelph Wood Tobey Ware and Yorktown Otturill along with numerous obscure local names and places. It notes exports including whisky 12 bets, 000 rams cas ke pest, and 3 000 Mov tantark with mixed quantities of goods, all described in fragmented terms without clear destinations or dates.
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Tobey
Ware
Masapa
Yorktown
Otturill
Aeg Ath
State Bath
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Logie
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Payteny
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de Fidella
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Err
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Huts Dayton
Vain Rebdiatoh
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Sideron
Saintes Wire
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Puielia
Iece
New
Posten Imperes
Beth Eal
Alien
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