Turbulent Crime and Political Turmoil Across Regions
Notices recount highway robberies near Savannah and purchases for Grand Union Hotel in Saratoga, plus embeddable bail for Philadelphia financiers. Reports cover Ku Klux bail issues, Major Donahoe’s death, steamer Virginius, murders in Annapolis and Baltimore, political shifts in Massachusetts, radical attacks feared, defaulted Post Office losses, port fever proclamations, Treasury bond actions, Salt Lake tranquility, emancipation bill implications, and North Carolina military reassignments amid Brooklyn political drama.
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Mlegre
Savannah
Grand Union Hotel
Saratoga
Guatemala
Tee Es
Erik Tore Siadkeens
Philadelphia
Ku Klux
South Carolina
Thomas Donahoe
Washington
United States
Eugene Taylor
Rusty
Annapolis
Clark
Baltimore
Money Market and Election Notes From New York
A Times dispatch reports money on call at 6 to 7 percent with 6 to 7 percent for call loans, and irregular copper and stock loan rates. It notes large registration for an election, possible participation by new voters, and Democratic chatter about Tweed’s expulsion if elected. Absent news on Duke Alexis, military rules delay a parade until after the election. Edward Rossman of Long Island Sugar Refinery is said to have left with at least 250000, suggesting company insolvency. Trinity and St Paul churchyards may be sold for building.
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Times and Chronicle
New York
Nada Bank
Trinity and
St. Paul
Alexis
Edward Rossman
Long Island
Tammany Committee
Tweed
Senate
Ohio Governor Proclaims Thanksgiving Day Observance
November 2 dispatch notes Governor Hayes issues a proclamation in the name of Ohio to observe Thanksgiving. The message calls for a day of prayer and gratitude, urging residents to pause at the appointed hour to thank God for guidance and blessings. Secretary of State Isaac R. Sherwood confirms the notice.
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Times and Chronicle
CoLruarsa
Hayes
Ohio
Rutherfes
Westom
Injunction Hearing Over Bung-Cutting Machine Patent Battle
Judge Gresham in the United States District Court at New Almany hears arguments on an injunction application by Josiah Kirby of Cincinnati against Armstrong Bro. & Co. of Pittsburgh for patent infringement on a bung cutting machine. Judge Coffin represents the plaintiff. Samuel S. Fisher for the defendant. Exhibited machines show the contesting sides asserting their claims to the invention.
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Times and Chronicle
New Almany
Gresham
United States District Court
Josiah Kirby
Cincinnati
Armstrong, Bro. &Co
Pittsburg
Fires and legal notes from Covington and Harrison County
A report notes B K Reynolds moving his business concerns from Harrison County to Covington. A Kenton Circuit Court official recently returned from Virginia. The piece also mentions a fire on a Marshall area farm, a woods blaze damaging acres, and local railroad and road concerns along with clergy appointments and a factory design filing by E Cape in Covington.
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B. K. Reynolds
Harrison County
Covington
Aee
Hallam
Kenton
Old Virginia
Bev
Brigham Proposing Compromise Amid City Debates
Fragmentary notes from the Whethers Associated Press discuss Brigham proposing a compromise. Items reference anti Ledwith resolutions, Duke's visit doubts, Ingersoll van, and local voting lines. Mentions of Garvey, Comptroller Greatens, and court reappointments appear amid unclear lines on city matters and forthcoming law reports.
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Brigham
Ingersoll van
Steps Taken by the Governor No Troops at Chicago
Chicago dispatch reports Governor Palmer has not sent any requisition for troops to the Secretary of War and expects no troop deployment without his request. The notice notes no current endorsement of indictments against Gen. Sherman, Cat, or other figures, and Springfield has not credited a forged report.
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Chicago
St. Louis
Filliter
Palmer
Siheriden
Cat
Springfield
Secretary of War
Foreign notes on Metternich and Hugo in Paris rumors
A Herald summarises London dispatches from November 1 noting Prince Metternich and Chevalier Nigra may depart Paris for London over alleged petti coat influence. Paris dull for women. Victor Hugo’s presidential claims are supported by pamphlet authors. Rumors persist that Bismarck offers Metz dismantled in exchange for Pondicherry or Cochin China.
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New York
London
Prince Metternich
Chevalier Nigra
Paris
Metz
Prnce Bismarck
Pondicherry
Cochin China
English press sends early fire reports to Chicago
New York dispatch notes London press coverage of Chicago fire with swift arrivals from Queenstown and steam tug pursuit to the Java. It cites large subscriptions from Bank of England and Union Bank of London as examples of English interest. The piece also reports a political shakeup as the New Alliance loses credibility with peers and workingmen, with many nobles denying complicity in the affair.
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Chicago
New York
the Tribune
London
Queenstown
Bank of England
Union Bank of London
Lord Salisbury
Lord Derby
Lord Carnavon
Marquis of Lorne
Duke of Richmond
Lord Henry Lennox
Stafford Northcote
Gathorne Hardy
City Missions annual report of Rev. Josph Emery
The twentieth annual report outlines Rev. Josph Emery City Missionary work among the poor and sick in our city from November 1870 to November 1871. It lists visits to various institutions, funds received and distributed to the sick, and donations of clothing books and papers from organizations and individuals, noting audited accounts and thanks to supporters and the press.
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Josph Emery
Pullic
House of Refuge
Rrng
Hontnsieceseg
A Ce. eSid & Co
Eee
Williamson
A. d. Fay & Co
Sises Neceasaetes Stene Am
Soin & Crawford
Juin
Wright
Ladies Benevolent Society
Wilunice
H. Em“Telus Ty. Powell
Powell
Ames
Kelee
American Tract Society
Society
Christian Press
Jeans
W. Bickel
Nee
Sendbote
M Vis
Leclare
Hers Tomer
Ae Press
Caine
Ees Seed
Pine Street
Cincinnati
Education disputes ignite College Hill school board battle
In two related suits the State on the Relation of Josephweer and Amos Worthington challenge seats on College Hill School District's board. Courts determine district status, vacancy legality, and authority of the board to fill posts, with ouster judgments and potential Supreme Court appeal. Alimony case Charlotte Broadwell vs Ambrose Broadwell noted.
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Joseph Weer
Hi. M. Dist
Amos Worthington
Eber Strong
College HN
Swat
Aime
College Hill
School
Taco
Nnll
Worthington
Mem
T . Sar Sar
Wilder
Ana
Strong
al Worthington
Farmers’ College
Supreme Court
Charlotte Broadwell
Ambrose Broadwell
Wile
Payton and Newport extension delayed by funds shortage
Reports show extension work stalled as stock promoters failed to fund. Meanwhile, thefts by youths disrupted gates and shutters, and residents note cows roaming streets at night. A temperance event at the Dayton church drew praise for Miss Mollie Breckinridge and local singers. The church debt from last fall is being reduced with a grand mutual entertainment praised as a success.
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Payton and
Newport Street
Dayton
Covington
Mollie Breckinridge
Cherokee Bounty Frauds and Mormon Threats in 1880s Report
Washington reports Justice evidence of large frauds in the Cherokee Bounty Fund with warrants issued for several suspects, including chief agent Judge Wright. In politics, Scott urges Vice Presidency with Grant, backed by Pennsylvania Railroad interests and Cameron opposes. Utah Mormon tensions rise as Brigham Young is said imprisoned and arms are being modernized. Rumors of Mormon exodus to Mexico surface amid official doubt and military shifts.
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Times and Chronicle
Washington
Department of Justice
Wright
Friends
Senator Scott
Pennsylvania
Grant
Scott
Pennsylvania Railroad
Cameron
Utah
Brigham Young
de Trobriand
DeTrobriand
Mexico
Registration light for Tamera Perris CicaGo on November 2
The registration was completed yesterday and is very light. It is estimated at 25 percent less than last year. Elliott Anthony, nominated by the sore bends for Judge of the Superior Court, declined this morning.
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Gree Pireeeeh
Tamera Perris CicaGo
Elliott Anthony
Sorebends
No Use for Troops The Governor’s Action Declines Nomination
A brief dispatch notes the governor's decision to decline a nomination amid continued political maneuvering. Officials and aides remain poised as party lines form over the outcome and next steps.
Double murder near Marshfield Missouri shocks Webster County
In Webster County Missouri near Marshfield a double murder occurred after a chain of mishaps among teamsters. George Kerlain a Taney County resident and Dunny met Chamberlain hauling lumber bound for Marshfield. Chamberlain's wagon broke down then he disappeared toward town as a woman of prominence reportedly died by suicide.
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Webster County
Sr. Louis
Marshfield
Missouri
Romeney
George Kerlain
Taney County
Dunny
Wm. C. Davenport
Chamberlain
River news from Porissville to Evansville
Special dispatches report steamboatmen meeting in Porissville to plan for Louisville convention. Monongahela depth 31 inches. Portland Bar steady. Weitzel notes canal ready in ten days with fair weather. Louisville shows six inches at Portland. Evansville depths steady near Reeves and above. Arkansas and White Rivers fall slowly. Ouachita rises three feet.
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Times and Chronicle
Porissville
Louisville
Monongahela
New Allaxy
Portland
Palestine
Sandy
Leclaire
Camelia
Memphs
Reeves
Helena Bar
Indiana
Grand Gulf
Utah
Andy Johnson
St. Joseph
Ouachita
Delegates Named for Louisville Convention Reform Era
A Pittsburg dispatch lists delegates appointed to attend the Louisville Convention. Under passenger and freight steamers, Captains Stockdale Konitz and Brennan. under flatboats, Captains Gray Bigley Drave Woods and Packets.
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the Times
Primcene
Louisville
Stockdale
Konitz
Brennan
Gray
Bigley
Drave
Woods
Presentation to Minister Washruene in Berlin
A deputation of Americans waited upon Mr Wishburne the American Minister on November 22 to present him a service of plate in recognition of his services to his countrymen during the siege and under the Commune M Laron Ciere has declined the Breach Embaser at Berlin.
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Washruene
Wishburne
M. Laron
Ciere
Berlin
International Copyright Debate Remains With Mrs Braddon
Rage from Loxpox reports ongoing international copyright discussion. Mrs Braddon renews complaints as reports from Perth Scotland bring no new particulars. Mansion House Fund receipts reach £45,300 with Liverpool Relief Committee at £18,700. Minister for Science moves residence to 38 Great Cumberland Place Hyde Park.
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Loxpox
Braddon
SERIO
Perth
Scdtland
SC Enc K
Great Cumberland Place
Hyde Park
Scavengered Avenue Crossing Amidst Turmoil and Theft
Citizens report a chaotic scene near a Columbia avenue schoolhouse where debris and rocks block a crossing. A wedding occurring on the tapia contrasts with disturbances by marauding individuals, as gates, trees, and sidewalks suffer damage and stock moves occur amid vigilant residents. Police have announced several arrests forthcoming.
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Tapia
Jess Othan
Daniel
Hanes
Sith
Relief Funds Divided and Market Notes in Brief
The Growers' Board of Trade will allocate 10000 dollars from Chicago subscriptions to Wisconsin and Michigan. News mentions 27 bids for gold totaling 85055 at 110 and 26 bids at 172.13. Chas O'Fanor reports suits against Mayor Hall ahead of the election. Mercantile Insurance Company of Chicago area appoints A. F. M. Egby as receiver after the fire. Jackson Democratic State Association formed yesterday promoting reform principles.
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Growers' Board of Trade
Chicago
Wisconsin
Michigan
Chas
O'Fanor
Mayor Hall
Mercantile Insurance Company
FL M. Egby
4 E Cardozo
Jackson Democratic State Association
Fire Sentence of a Murderer and Resignations in Philadelphia
Philadelphia report notes Whitaker's Cedar Grove Mills in Frankfort burned last evening with lighter damage. John Ware, twice convicted of murder in Camden New Jersey, reportedly faces execution on December 15. City Treasurer Marcer resigns amid Quarter Sessions hearings with bail set at one hundred thousand dollars for David Jones his chief clerk.
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Philadelphia
Whitaker
Cedar Grove Mills
Frankfort
Jno. Ware
Camden
New Jersey
Marcer
David Jones
Duels and Disputes Then and Now Across Ages
The article recounts a string of historic duels over trivial disputes including a tog, a servant, a recruit, a goose, an acre of anchovies, and a pinch of snuff. It notes 1777 New York City duels, a National Advocate editor’s death in Hoboken over cards, and a 1837 Hoboken duel. It also reports Brazil celebrating emancipation and plans to convert slaves to free tenant farmers, plus the British mail steamer Venezuelan catching fire en route to Jamaica, with ten days needed for repairs.
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Colonel Montgomery
Colonel Ramsey
Mr. Featherstone
Sterne
General Barry
Smith
Cowthert
New York City
Fessto
Seventy-sixth
Iain McPherson
Forty-second
Britl
Noah
National Advocate
Hoboken
Barton
Th Ston
Liverpool
Jamaica
Santa Martha
Bankrupt firms in San Francisco and Sacramento reported
San Francisco saw the failure of John Sime & Co which caused Hastings & Co in Sacramento to fail as well. Edward Kehoe, a restaurant waiter, was killed by an accidental pistol discharge while cleaning a pistol. The Dirt Court at Sacramento ruled against Central Pacific Railroad in a case of a passenger paid with greenbacks and was put off the train. Andrew Wilson, who killed John Beckly, was fatally injured in a fall at Belcher mine in California City yesterday.
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John Sime & Co
Hastings & Co
Sacramento
Edward Kehoe
Central Pacific Railroad Company
Andrew Wilson
John Beckly
Belcher
Nia City
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