Various events in national news from New Jersey to New York
A long digest of scattered items notes meetings and statements from the American Woman Suffrage movement in New Brunswick New Jersey to financial and legal developments in Pittsburg and New York. It mentions a Bank failure connected to oil firms, civil service exam plans, appeals in Fair case briefs, a stalled new trial, a counterfeiting arrest in Providence, a Hudson River railroad derailment near Spuyten Duyvil, public health notes, a shipwreck near Sandy Hook, a court action in the James will case, an inquest into a shooting in Kenosha, gubernatorial disaster relief plans in Wisconsin, oil prospect on a farm near Nash, a violent assault in Lerrot, railroad leadership changes at Hannibal and St Joseph, Jay Gould appointment, a bridge project proposal in St Louis, and a New Jersey Railway train incident.
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Philomeaa Fair
Absaty
New Brunswick
N. J
Parkersburg
West Virginia
Pittsburg
Civil Service Commission
Bock
Arkansas
William Keech
Providence
B.I
Gecret Service
Hudson River
Spuyten Duyvil Bridge
New York Board of Health
Bath
Philadelphia
Portland
Sandy Hook
James Will
Jarndyce
Jarndyn
New York
Cowen
Chase
Staten Inland Railroad Company
Koster
Nelson J
Kenosha
Wis
E. F. Morris
Fairchild
Wisconsin
Geo. Hudson
Dickson County
Nashof
Samuel Ryan
Lerrot
Hannibal and
Court House
Raphael
New Jersey Railway
Amnesties Discussed by Ku-Klux Report in South Politics
A Chicago dispatch notes a Ku Klux report urging general amnesty for political troubles in the South, arguing the strife is political rather than neighborhood animosities. Secretary Boutwell’s order ends a one percent commission in marine dues, promising government savings while preserving officer duties.
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Chicago
Geneva Arch
Heapipath
Times and Chronicle
Ku-Klux
South
Coe
Boutwell
Banfield
The
Treasury
Iaden Vans
Hodge
Monroe, Clark, Adams and
Dearborn
Lend Adee Sand Ak
Flouse
Pal
Caleb Cushing
Geneva
John M. Woodworth
United States
Great liquor case ends in damages for Jane Dice
In Xuma O on November 15 the Superior Court finished the first case under the new Estate law after ten days of trial. The jury awarded Jane Dice 1250 dollars against Glosser for selling liquor to her husband and sons. Glosser, a wealthy German, plans to appeal to the Supreme Court. A copper shop owned by John Mauer burned, with 500 dollars loss. A intoxicated negro was fatally struck by cars. coroner's inquest held, identification pending.
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Times and Chronicle
Xuma
Superior Court
Jane Dice
Glosser
Supreme Court
John Mauer
Corruption in New York judiciary and political maneuvers
New York dispatch details a Tribune report accusing Supreme Court judges of corruption, including alleged improper admissions and favored rulings linked to Tammany connections. It notes Sheriff inaction on arrests, Tweed delaying resignation, and plans to redefine jurisdictions amid wider political and legal turmoil. Local transport disaster and emigration issues are touched, with references to Grand Duke and Blaine talks at the Fifth Avenue gathering.
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New York
The
New York Tribune
Supreme Court
Bernard
Cardozo
Tammany Organization
Ingersoll
Tweed
Geneee
Brooklyn
Jersey
Hoboken
Renee Re
Blaine
Army of the Cumberland Reunion Held at A. B. Headquarters
The annual meeting of the Society of the Army of the Cumberland took place in Drikorr Mrow on November 15. The gathering began at 2 o clock with a formal presentation and will continue through the afternoon as members exchange memories and hear proceeds.
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Drikorr
Mrow
Society of the Army of the Cumberland
Letters Between Palmer and Mason Over Chicago Peace
Special dispatch from Chicago reports two published letters between Gov. Palmer and Mayor Mason criticizing the use of United States soldiers to keep peace. Palmer says the mayor should have called for State militia and expresses mortification at abdicated authority. Mason replies that soldiers were freighted by duty and notes they will be relieved soon as many are married men seeking work.
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Times and Chronicle
ChicaGo
Palmer
Mason
Sheridan
Ramages Fire Death After Stormy Night Exposure
A man named Ramages died from exposure after a fall while leaving his home during a violent stormy night. Neighbors reported he appeared to suffer fits prior to the incident. Funeral details remain undisclosed as authorities investigate the circumstances.
Northwestern Woman Suffrage Rally Reported in Indianapolis
In Indianapolis on November 15 a quiet suffrage gathering drew attendees from local groups and noted supporters. The event highlighted ongoing efforts for voting rights and featured remarks from organizers and participants.
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Indianapolis
Ivamemied
River News Dispatches From Memphis and Elsewhere
River reports from Memphis and Evansville detail fair river trips for the Utah Turner and City of Vicksburg with tonnage movements and cotton freight. Updates note rising streams at Oil City and Greensburg areas, a grounded vessel freed, a dam proposal for Ohio below Brand’s Island, and preparations by Kentucky and Ohio boats as water levels hover around four to five feet.
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Times and Chronicle
Memphis
Utah, Turner
City of
Evansville
Ixp
Burksville
Cairo
Fayette
Henderson
Ruby
Rockport
Jas. E. Rankin
Palestine
French Island
Henderson Bar
Prrnspere
Monongahela
Allegheny
Greensboro
Oil City
Pansion
McKeesport
Elizabeth
San Juan
New Orleans
Argosy
Wheeling
Pittsburg
Ohio
Brand’s Island
Qil City
Louisville
Kentucky
Rose Hite
Exansville
Juniata
Franklin
Cincinnati
Mercury
Africa Faces Smallpox Tide Amid Juju Beliefs
New York reports mail advices from Africa on the west coast where smallpox is decimating populations with over twenty percent fatality among the afflicted. Juju priests urge natives to view the disease as divine punishment for embracing Christianity, shaping public fear and misunderstanding.
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Pyig
Moeey
New York
Africa
Liberals Jubilant Over Austrian Chancellor Beust Resignation
A Vienna letter says Count Beust’s retirement likely stems from suspicions he aided the Hohenwart faction while still leading the Liberals. Vienna Liberal Constitutionalists celebrate the resignations of the Hohenwart party amid jubilation.
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New York
Vienna
Count Beust
Hohenwart
Hobenwart
New Telegraph Line Opened at Saltillo Amid Revolt
MATAMORAS MEX NOV 10 The telegraph line to the Rio Grande is completed. A Monterey courier arrived with dates to that day as foraging Cavalry chased rebels. Government troops were driven back with heavy losses. Two regiments reach Saltillo while Cortinas advances from Monterey toward Camalas. The revolution spreads through Tamaulipas and Nuevo Leon with significant troop movements.
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Matamoras
Mex
Rio Grande
Monterey
Cavalr
Saltilo
Saltillo
Trepina
Heeloz
Muertas
Railroad Section Opening to Venita Celebration
Government commissioners and excursionists traveled on the same train to mark the road's opening toward Venita. The trip included officers from Iowa and local judges, with an informal celebration planned at the junction with Missouri Kansas and Texas.
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St. Louis
Gen. Dodge
Iowa
McElheny
Cert
Dunbar
Obie
Atlantic
Indian Territory
Venita
Eae Fe
Missouri
Kansas
Texas
Tae
Grand Parish Ku Klux Case Concludes in New Orleans
In New Orleans Grand Parish Ku-Klux case concluded before Commissioner Weller. Decision rendered this morning sending the matter to the United States District Court. Bail discussions and a likely contract with the Firemen's Charitable Association were underway. Proposed annual payment of $140,000 for ten years.
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New Opt.sons
Grand Parish Ku-Klux
Weller
United States District Eee
Firemen’s Charitable Association
Chief of Police Accidentally Shot
Unclear fragment references a police figure and an injury. Readable facts include a police chief and an accidental gun incident with unspecified details and a damaged accompanying text.
Sub-Ku-Klux Committee Ends Florida Inquiry Tonight
Jacksonville reports the Sub-Ku-Klux Committee has been in the city four days gathering evidence in Florida and will wrap up its labors tonight. The inquiry centers on alleged activities and local tensions. Authorities and residents await the final findings and any announced actions.
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Jacksonville
Sub-Ku-Klux Committee
Florida
Passengers Arrive As Cuba and Hermann Sailings Reported
New York notes on November 15 list the Cuba arriving from Liverpool via Southampton and the Hermann arriving out from Baltimore. The brief maritime movements reflect ongoing transatlantic traffic with ships docking and clearing ports.
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New York
Cuba
Liverpool
Southampton
Hermann
Baltimore
Tekamah Nebraska hometown sketch and county seat notes
Tekamah is described as a northeastern Nebraska town near the Missouri River with rich soil and strong agricultural potential. The text notes Tekamah as Bari County’s county seat with about two hundred residents, three stores, two hotels, a tin shop, and water power opportunities for mills, reflecting a small, commerce-rich county seat in the era.
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Times and Chronicle
Takkaman
Ner
Tekamah
Omaha
Missouri River
Arizona
Bari County
Iederaere Parks
Tekameh Cro
Alsing
Park Murder Testimony and Suspects in Charlestown
Special dispatch reports George Johnson Enquire Taylor and Charles Davis under Grand Jury investigation for the Park family murder. A Marion Park coat and a ferry check pocket-book found in suspect homes support guilt. Johnson’s confession ties all three, while a missing box and witnessed money counting are noted. Wounded girl victims show no sign of recovery.
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Times and Chronicle
Charlestown
Ian
George Johnson
Taylor
Davis
Joseph H. Taylor
Beguine Taylor
Joseph
Dunham
Criminal Grand Jury
State Law Case Sparks House Debate On Attorneys Fees
November 15 report from Nasitving notes the Legislature struggled over a state sale matter and the three attorneys who sought 15 080 each. Chancellor East refused to allow the claims but gave them custody of the bonds. House discussions described the fees as extortionate and outrageous since the war. The law set compensation at 10 000 carts.
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Legislatere
Apolice
Srow
Steamer City of Brooklyn Sinks Ida on Mersey
In Marine New York on November 1 the Arago arrived and on November 13 the City of Brooklyn collided with the Ida in the Mersey riverfront waters, sinking the Ida. An officer aboard the Ida was drowned and the France has arrived out.
Resolutions Adopted By Tobacco Merchants In Louisville
Louisville tobacco men met and passed resolutions endorsing uniform tax on tobacco for consumption in all forms. The Beard of Trade held a noon session to revive or dissolve the Board. Financial decline troubled the Board as merchants showed little interest. Committees were appointed to raise funds to cover the year’s expenses.
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Times and Chronicle
Louisvile
Beard of Trade
Hoover Accused of Viciously Threatening Local Women
A man named Hoover is reported to have harassed several women at the departments in Esas by claiming charges had been preferred against them. He allegedly offered to withdraw the charges in exchange for sums of money.
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Hoover
Esas
Revolting crime details in Clark County case emerge
Louisville Ledorr reports on a brutal murder with suspects Squire Taylor and George Johnson. Johnson, described as formerly enslaved, a preacher and farmer, confesses to the crime after being taken to the jail. Other party members, including the sixty six year old, deny Johnson’s account.
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Johnson
Clark County
Jeknees
Mr. Craddock
Jefferson County
Kentucky
Indiana
Craddock
Colored Tist
Taylor
Tobacco tax plan discussed by manufacturers meeting
A meeting of tobacco manufacturers was held yesterday and today under Israel Kimball, Internal Revenue Special Agent, to discuss establishing a uniform tax on tobacco. Resolutions favored a uniform tax at the lowest practicable rate and protection against frauds in the trade.
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Israel Kimball
Internal Revenue Department
Foreign. Another Charge Against Kelly in Dublin
Dreim November 15 Kelly acquitted of the murder of the Head Constable remains held on a charge of firing a pistol at Officer Mullen. His trial is postponed while friends hope a nolle prosequi. An editor harshly treated Jennings Pigott editor of the Dublin Irishman now under arrest is placed in a jail section for high misdemeanor defendants.
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Kelly
Dreim
Mullen
Nolle
Jennings Pigott
The
Dublin Irishman
Fete Pay Arrives From Paris to Honor Ex-Empress
A large Parisian deputation arrived in Loxpox on fete day to congratulate the Ex-Empress of the French at Chiselhurst. The former Imperial Guard officers sent a bouquet to be presented to her Majesty.
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Loxpox
Paris
Chiselhurst
Imperial Guard
National Congregational Council Opens Second Oberlin Session
The National Congregational Council met in Oberlin on November 15 opening its second session at 1 o clock with about four hundred delegates including many doctors of divinity from various states. A committee offered a constitution for the council and future sessions, and a program from 8:30 to 9 M. and 9 to 12 for business. Delegates included Rev Dr A and Hon H P Haven among others. The council adjourned to resume in the afternoon with planned homeward arrangements for members.
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Oberlin
National Con ‘Council
A. In
H. .P. Haven
Pipiens Iter, Esq
Fairchild
Jay. W
Copnei Cere
Locomotive Accident and Storm Effects Across New Jersey
Reported incidents include a Boonton Road locomotive overturn near Montville injuring Christopher Hendricks, amid a Great Storm last night. Negotiations reportedly near for Atlantic cable sale to British interests. Boston storms damaged wharves and hotels while Long Branch featured wrecked piers and washed-away structures. A coal barge with fifteen hundred tons sank, and political reformers scrutinize fraud allegations tied to Fisk and others.
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Tammany
New York
Boonton Road
New Jersey
Montville
Christopher H Hendricks
Atlantic
U.c
Northeast Storm Binds Cleveland Harbor Residents
Report from Cleveland on the night storm that battered the harbor. Sailors and dock workers faced hazards as vessels were driven ashore and slips flooded. A woman and a sailor were injured as crews struggled to secure ships amid high winds. November 15.
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Cleveland
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