Political and crime tidbits from a crowded Columbia day
Fragmentary dispatches mention Jeff Davis arriving in Memphis a fall in Pennsylvania and a dense fog delaying a duck boat, with notes on Indian agents, a specie ral Porter, a hangings and shootings. Reports cover a New York library anniversary, a Louisiana immigration mention, a fraud and telegraph arrest, and a confidence man in Cleveland.
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Jeff
Davis
Memphis
Imon
I! City
Savannah
Hugh McCulloch
Lond
Baltimore
Leistoner
Baton Rouge
Louisiana
Rx Ge Goodloe
Lottleville
B. Dizon
General Council
Lanhic
Howe
Linensen
Granville
Senter
Tennessee
Indianapolis
M. Burns
A. Dollar
Shaw
H. P. Gillen
New Orleans
Yesterman
Vb Clark
Cleveland
R Angester
Lowry Sichig-agraphe
San Antony
Sinnefeld
Clarke County
Son of Lake
Atoms of War and North German Movements
Cable dispatches reveal balloons from Sabtoons over the Nord departments aiding a defensive French army that crossed the river and sits on the north bank. Parliament for the North German ration is summoned amid reports of insults to a leader and a Prussian division arriving. The Ninth Mobile detachment withholds movements as new orders unfold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nord
Frederick
Paris Defenses and German Positions Near the City
A report details German lines around Paris with forts Fort Valerie Ivry Bicetre Montronge Vauvres and St Cloud nearby. It notes French and German forces including the 5th Corps Landwehr guard divisions opposite key forts and the Wartemberg Division with Saxon troops to the north, forming three main investing lines. The bombardment of Paris is expected to speed up as the German plan strengthens defense and artillery cover.
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Alsace
Lorraine
Paria
Seine
Paris
Fort D'Ivry
Bay
Bicetre
Montrogue
Vauvres
Lth
Fort Imy
7Th Bavarien
Montronge
6Th
Forte Bicetre
Ivry
Capal de Lourcq
Wartemberg
13Th Corps
Grand Duke of Mecklenburg
Guards
Saxons
4Th Corps
Sth
Napoleon Interview at Wilhelmshohe Imp over Republics
An exclusive interview from Wilhelmshohe quotes Napoleon on republics and press freedom. He argues the United States cannot transplant French republican form, cites France’s press restrictions, and notes leadership failures. He challenges American tolerance of morality in theater and laments revolutionary upheaval hindering France.
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Napoleon
Wilhelmshohe
New York Herald
Loxpox
French Republic
United States
France
America
Republic of France
New York
Boston
Italy
Vast Snapshot of 19th Century News and Oddities
A sprawling collage notes topics from George Eliot and Mont Cenis to balloon flights and cotton pickers in Memphis. It lists factories in Elgin, church salaries, royal offspring, auctions, and political jabs, with reports on Windsor, Victoria, and the Nova Scotia union movement, plus quirky tidbits on dental science and a Massachusetts liquor ban notice.
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Mont Cenis
Paria
Elgin
Illinois
Memphis
Paris
England
London
Ghambler
Massachusetts
Christ Church
Fifth Avenue
New York
Adelaide
Melbourne
Hartford
Booth as Lear Stirs with Forceful Yet Flawed Stage Vision
The National Theater review lauds Edgar Booth's Lear for dramatic power and pathos while arguing the role's depth lies in mind over spectacle. It notes the need for a strong company and critiques stage machinery, then previews Booth's next performance as Macbeth and Emerson’s nightly entertainments.
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National Theater
Edgar Booth
Lear
Ander
Booth
Forrest
Wacheliea
New Erie baseball plans spark a star studded league bid
The piece reports a promoter aiming to rival leading clubs by forming a famed Erie team, opening next season near the Erie depot with a large park and modern facilities. It also notes recent baseball results and debates on champion status among 1870 clubs, including the Mutuals and White Stockings, and a proposed pennant rule change.
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Jimmix’ Cocy
Woodbine Twineth
Erie Mide
Xod
Erie Depot
Fordham
Gale Money
Atlantic Baseball Club
St. Louis
Lees
New York Clipper
Mutuals
Rads
Athletics
White
Atlantics
Forest City of Cregs
Union
Haymakers
Star
Harvard
White Stockings
Mutu
Atlantic
Forest City of Rockford
Harvards
Mutuals Noo
Ater
Ioe
Ioe Saat Gai
Ida Tlant
Cinelura Dal
Chicago
Thavis and Atlee
Ories
Bie el Eisee
Cincinn'ulall
Vasmlaria Colcage
Bexford
Athietic
Vopplans Fevie
vAvlantic
Siasacahors Laffee Union
Exposition Awards Meeting Covers Medals And Awards
The General Committee of the Industrial Exposition met at Mechanics' Institute with most members present. They agreed to convey the Exposition Building to the city for ten thousand dollars to satisfy building liens, and corrections were made to several awards including medals for various firms and manufacturers. Adjournment set for Friday afternoon.
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Mechanics’ Institute
Chas
Fs Wiletach
Triad
McCullum
Allison & Co
Franklin Type
Inter
Cincinnati Ype
Menars
Kirby
Goshern
Kinsey
Clark & Taylor
White
Philadelphia
W. W Spence
Beck
Col. Forshey
Phipps, O'Connell , Co
Stribley
Globe Co
Lawson
Tobacco Scrap Tax and Stamp Requirements Explained
The Commissioner of Internal Revenue clarifies that a leaf tobacco dealer may buy or sell scrap tobacco only in sealed stamped packs of sixteen ounces, with bonds and licenses as required. Unstamped scraps found in the market are liable to seizure and forfeiture, whether imported or domestic, and must be stamped and packaged under customs and revenue law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Internal Reno
M&natures
Arrests at City Stations Reported This Morning
A terse list records arrests at Ninth Street Race Street Third Street and Twentieth Street stations with totals of two six two four and one respectively. The note mentions cases disposed of before the Police Court and a reference to Jews with a view and a line of kind wishes.
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Samen
Pol’e
Sminke
Wabtarcy
Young Lawman Entangles With Servant Girl in House Plot
A young constable nicknamed Don Juan pursued a romance with Julia, a handsome servant girl on George Street. The elopement attempt triggered a staged burglary scare as the husband returned to find the pair, revealing the affair and sparking a tense denouement.
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Hamlet
George Sreet
Elm
Don Juan
Julia
Frida
Booth
Baftend
East Fourth Street
Hia
Csa
Wst
Julians
Dee
O. Wentworth
Canal News Port Transacts on Miami and Erie Canal
Over a 24 hour period at this port on the Miami and Erie Canal arrivals included Ocean Berlin Monitor Huntington Lizzie King St Marys Major Anderson Hamilton Robert Burns Port Union Laurel law srted Robert Burns Hamilton Fidelis Lockland Gondola Dayton Middletown Middletown Rialto Lock land Dakota Rialto Brilliant Junction Lizzie King ill e St Louis Dayton Major Anderson Hamilton. Goods and shipments totaled 5 760 lbs lard 16 115 do pa 1 000 do marble 5 450 do sundrie 2500 do starch 140 bris flour 4 415 bush barley 22 796 feet lumber 22 cords wood 1 400 bush coal 659 do corp 6 000 fire stone 1 106 do indee 45 481 do rags 2 920 do leather 1 400 do oil 1 000 do furniture 2 900 do beer 2 226 iron 1 500 do fire brick 97 bris lime 3 do sali 20 tone sand.
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Messeroierts
Miami and Erie Canal
Ocean
Berlin
Monitor
Huntington
Lizzie
King
St. Marys
Anderson
Hamilton
Robert Burns
Port Union
Laurel
Law Srted
Fidelis
Lockland
Dayton
Middletown
Rialto
Dakota
Brilliant
Junction
Lizzie King
Ille
St. Louis
Corp
Stone
Indee
Man killed near Mitchell Indiana in freight accident
A man was killed yesterday near Mitchell Indiana when an eastward freight train passed through the village. He attempted to jump onto the cow and fell under the wheels, suffering mangled injuries before medical help could arrive. He was a resident of Indiana with ten years of unspecified experience.
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Mitchell
Indiana
Ndiana
U S Court Matters Penalties for Fraudulent Revenue Returns
In the United States Court, judgments were entered against several defendants for false income returns and misused revenue stamps. Uphoff faced $400, McCollum $200 plus costs, Gibson similarly, and Monnahda pleaded guilty to affixing used stamps, fined $150.
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United States Court
Ev. F. Uphoff
U. S
Robert McCollum
U.S
J. R. Gibson
Isaac T. Monnahda
Real Estate Transfers in Riverside and Nearby Areas
A series of property transfers listed from Riverside and surrounding towns includes R W Carts and wife transferring 22 lots in Keblor subdivision to the executors of DIT Taylor for 20000 dollars, and multiple deeds between John Cochnower, N B Wolfe, Martha L Dickson, and others. Transactions cover parcels on Third Street, Vine at Calhoun, Elysian Street, Clifton Avenue, Hamilton Pike, and Millcreek, plus leases to Procter and Gamble and various small parcels in Millcreek Races and surrounding wards. Amounts range from 2800 to 14500 dollars, with several two party conveyances and an administrator notice for A N Riddle estate.
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R. W. Carts
Dit. Taylor
Keblor’s
Riverside
Gous
John Cochnower
N. B. Wolfe
Smith Steet
Beth Street
Martha L. Dickson
Hiarrisne
Harrison Street
Alexande
J.J. Thais
Vine
Calhoun Street
Ward
Cochaower
Boanka
A.M. Taylor
Procter
Gamble
West
Second Street
B. G. Horton
Cartle E. Marion
Elysian Street
Carrie E. Moron
Robt
Brownis
A.B. Riddle
Stein
Clifton Avenue
Mien
Hamiton Pike
Marehall Avenue
Sarney
August Gres
Millcreek
A.N. Riddie Ordinander
Farth Avenue
Vauxhall Avenus
Ravine Street
Columbia
Emma Geoff
C. R. Disque
Main Street
Me ' Catharine Schroder
W. H. B. Lbomsas
Bt. Guard
Weather report and county bills from a 19th century note
A fragmented weather bulletin lists temperatures and conditions across multiple cities including Memphis and Pittsburg with scattered readings. The piece also records county commissioners approving several bills for services such as printing and publication, naming firms like Seubeck & Co and Marshall & Bre and the Cincinnati Gazette among incumbents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. c. Ww. Seubeck & Co
Cadet
Marshall & Bre
Cincinnati Gazete
R. J. Phill
Rype
Taylor-ceesk Gp
Local Court Session Opens With Ill Witness On Bench
A United States Circuit Court judge appeared on the bench last night with Judge L. this morning. Phillip Hinkle was released on bail and must appear for trial next week. Burglars struck a cigar store on 615 Z street stealing tobacco and a revolver, while a front street shop was entered for a valuable overcoat and five dollars in currency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles
Bolick
Pias
H. UH
United States Circuit Court
Phillip Hinkle
Serena Roe
Not enough readable content for a full headline
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a teacher at Franklin school and a possible Education Department meeting to decide a matter. No clear names, dates, or outcomes are provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ti' Lulemnadians
Franklin
Emmert
of Education
Fragmented OCR Historical Note on Events and Names
A garbled OCR fragment mentions names such as Cory Gallant Gallatin and Arbus Iy with hints of counts, weights, and a ticket. It references a man attempting a leap from a coving area and notes a falloff in some measure. The text is incomplete and lacks coherent narrative.
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Gallant Cory
Gallatin
Aisha
Chahudus Lasone
Edith Escaren Delivers Lecture on Convent Life Tonight
TaiauT Tuz Escaren Nex reports Edith Mies Edith relived her lecture on Convent Life at Pike's Music Hall this evening. She speaks distinctly and fluently, and admission is reduced for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taiaut
Antoines Mies
Edith
Pike's Music
Incorporation of Farmers Packs Company chills local progress
The Farmers Packs Company is organized to build and hold steam Obie 8. James and partners M C Frigate J T Wallace I. A concert under the panplons of the Church Furnishing Society of Be Past E Church is announced for November 1 1870 to support city interests, with reception details to follow.
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Farmers’ Packs Company
James
J. T. Wallace
Ies’ Church Furnishing Society
Be Past’ E. Church
Tharec Ay Avesne
The
Tux Maxper Case Hearing Summary
A chaotic fragment notes a murder case trial with defense arguing and a speech from Colonel Hou supporting the defense. Voting appears in incomplete form with names and positions not clear.
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Speen Ware
Hou
Loveland Meeting and District Center Note
Loveland plans a forthcoming meeting and an afternoon gathering in a central location. The M. and C. B. BR Company proceeds with brick petal construction at the site, indicating continued development in the area.
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Loveland
T Feapedl
Corhe
Oes
Wereren
Ham Wanties
Farang Tamia
Buildins
Choir of St Pauls Episcopal King Visits For Con ert
The choir of St Pauls Episcopal King plans a visit soon after a recent concert. Details are sparse but the group aims to perform for and engage with the local community, continuing their musical outreach.
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St. Paul’s Episcopal King
Ophie
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