Typhoon Losses and Political Dispatches Across 19th Century News
Reporting from various locales notes over three hundred lives lost at Macao during the September typhoon. Other items include a death at West Hank Hospital in New York, a child scalding in Evansville, rumored Assembly seat resignation, Virginia debt funding, and Gen Hancock's potential command. Also mentions Pan-Handle disaster victim Michael Shay, editorial moves at St Louis Democrat, Pacific Insurance shift, and political maneuvers in New York, Troy, and Louisville reorganization efforts.
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Macao
West Hank Hospital
New York
A. J. Jagoe
Evansville
Tom Pields
New York Assembly
Virginia
Gen. Hancock
Pasa
Department of Headquarters
Omaha
Bank of France
Alexandria Roads
Michael Shay
J. B. McCullagh
Chicago Republican
8. Louis Democrat
Yokohama
1. Vom
James C. Veatch
Pacific Insurance Company
Sangee
Pacific Coast
Maes BD
Quiet Stocks Move Amid Pool Manipulations And Rumors
Special Dispatch reports a quiet heavy market with bull and bear cliques in control. Pacific Mail investors fear dividends and directors’ profits, while monetary conditions worsen. Call loans range five to six, prime paper eight to eleven, strong names twelve. Rumors link Sweeny to Ring frauds and indicate hired pugilists guard him. sightings place Garvey Ingersoll and Woodward at Greenwich American Club House. Some say Ingersoll and Woodward were seen there and an artillery brigade was in Cincinnati amid broader market tensions.
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Times and Chronicle
New York
Pacific Mail
T. Barna
Sweeny
S'weed
Garvey
Ingersoll
Woodward
Greenwich
Cincinnati
Coolah
Fragmented Note on Mr N Lee Case Details
A distorted OCR fragment mentions Mr. N Lee and a possible case or allegations. It references the Tri world, Tala fr bal, Silat Wastes bensad, and a Lyceay setting. The readable text is unclear about dates, places, or outcomes.
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Ee & Ae Lyceay
Bates
N Lee
Washington Military Repartments and Civil Service Report
Special Dispatch from Washington dated November 17 notes the discontinuation of the Department of the Platte with depots remaining. General Augur to command the Department of Texas. Treasury to standardize contracts on a coin basis due to gold contract confusion. Civil Service Commission will not yet report to the President.
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Times and Chronicle
Wasuixetox
Department of the Platte
Augur
Department of Texas
Pacific Coast
Secretary of the Treasury
Civil Service Commission
Park Murderers Hanged by Mob in Charlestown
Special Dispatch reports that in Charlestown Ixp on November 17 a mob of about fifty men seized three men named Johnson Taylor and Davis from jail at around two in the morning. They were taken a mile from town and hanged in the woods after breaking into the jail. A separate dispatch from New Anaxy Ixp notes the same event with slightly different names and timing.
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Times and Chronicle
Charlestown
Park
Johnson
Taylor
Davis
Squire Taylor
George Johnson
New Albany
Baxter
Louisvee
Ohio sails from Locust Point with tobacco and hogsheads
The North German Lloyd Line steamship Ohio left the European Steamship pier in Locust Point Baltimore yesterday at low to deter between six cabin passengers. Her cargo includes 719 hogsheads of tobacco 4 035 bags and bales of assorted weights.
Worker killed as wagon team runs away near Mansingio
Henry Moncaster employed by Dr. Jones of Mansingio was fatally injured while delivering wood from the Doctor’s farm. His team bolted, he was thrown from the wagon, entangled in the wheel, and his head and shoulders were badly mangled. He died about thirty minutes later.
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Times and Chronicle
Mansingio
Henry Moncaster
Dr. Jones
Mysterious mob hangs suspects in Charlestown murder case
A dispatch from Louisville reports fifty disguised men seized Squire Taylor and two other Black men accused in the Park family murder. They were taken to woods near Charlestown and hanged. Details are scarce as city reports rely on secondhand sources.
Burglary at Lieber Dry Goods Stolen Silk and Stationery
The H. P. Lieber dry goods store was burglarized last night with about $1,000 in silks stationery and related items taken. Entry was gained through the front door with no crew seen. The Fat Contributor lectured here last night.
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H. P. Lieber
Humble Confession Sie Says Be Pell into a Snare
A brief item reports Humble Confession-Sie admits involvement in a trap case. Police investigations identify key figures and locations, outlining charges and ongoing proceedings. Local court records show preliminary hearings scheduled, with officials urging caution as details unfold.
Gould Withdraws From Tweed Bail Bond Action
The excerpt notes Gould withdrawing from Tweed's bail bond case with counsel claiming to prepare further legal claims. It mentions extensions of time, a demurrer argued by Charles O Conor, and lists several individuals connected to the case including Devlin, Moses, Astor, and unnamed parties, amid contentious legal maneuvering over capacity to sue and related proceedings.
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New York
Jay Gould
Tweed
Gould
Goold
Jacob Ery
Charles Devlin
Woodward
Guaubsiad
Charles O’conor
Colnesiete
Moses
J. J. Astor
Himelf
Raleigh Ku Klux arrests shrink after transfers
A Raleigh disputed report says 53 men were brought in yesterday from Rutherford and Cleveland on Ku Kluxing charges. United States Commissioner Scoggins shot a prisoner for talking saucy. Several arrests occurred and out of 200 only 65 remain for trial.
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Raleigh
N. C
Rutherford
Cleveland
United States
Scoggins
River News Coverage of Inland Water Transport and Shipments
Dispatches report fluctuating river depths and active boatmen preparing routes as freights remain plentiful. Shipping lists include dozens of vessels bound for Cincinnati Louisville Evansville and New Orleans with coal oil cotton and stock moving, while several boats pass through ports and a new tug N A Jones is launched. Weather across locations shows clear and cool conditions with rising or falling water levels as noted by each port.
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Times and Chronicle
Lowurmsvile
Portland Bar
Potomac
New Orleans
Gen. Lytle
Ren. Franklin
Cincinnati
Laura
Madison
R. C. Gray
Evansville
Bowing Green
Ruby
Rockport
Louisville
Fayette
Dick Johnson
Eastport
Bowling Green
Rose Hite
Henderson
Green River
Prrresora
Monongahela
Greensboro
Oil City
Little Giant
Leopard
V. T. Sgencome
John Penney
J. A. Blackmore
Panther
Tom Kees
Roberts
George Roberts
Gen. Larimer
Jacob Painter
James Gilmore
Wildcat
Ella
Sam. Parker
Fred. Wilson
Mary Ann
Hawk
Hyena
Lake Erie
Mercer
Brilliant
Coal Hill
N. A. Jones
Brown & Jones
Memphis
Pittsburg
Wheeling
Belle Lee
Alton
Glasgow
Catko
Inn
Alice
Mary E. Forsyth
Alice Ohio
River
Mohawk
Louis
Grand Tower
Caving at Hyde Park Mines Triggers Scranton Panic
A Hyde Park mine collapse near Oxford mine caused about twenty acres to settle two feet with property losses above 30000. Immense fissures opened on main streets as the post office sank eighteen inches. The town fears further subsidence as ground continues to settle and mines lie deserted. The Diamond Vein lies 240 feet below and was worked a decade ago before DL&W ownership.
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New York
Scranton
Hyde Park
Oxford
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Company
Vigilantes string three men after Charlestown jail raid
A crowd of 50 to 75 vigilants raided Charlestown jail at night aiming to lynch three arrested black men. They cut locks and tied prisoners, then marched to Cartwright’s Woods where three men were hanged. Rumors say the Park girl named one suspect. grand jury delayed until December 1.
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Times and Chronicle
Charlestown
New Albany
Baxter
Dunham
Jeffersonville
Wm. Boyer
III Saaeen Ih
Aiken
Taylor
Davis
Johnson
Cartwright
Lexington Road
John A. Boyer
Eld Taylor
Park
The Congregational National Convention Constitution
The text outlines constitutional rules for a Congregational National Conference. It covers local church government, self rule, and non legislative authority. rules for sessions, delegate seats, and representation. officer roles, triennial meetings, committees, and amendment procedures. It preserves church autonomy within a united evangelical fellowship.
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Onxriim
Church Universal
Upie
Mem- 38
Felow
Samsara
Conference of Churches
A Territory Where Women Are Completely Banned
A writer describes a mythic Greek enclave called clor's Arcadia a men dominated domain on a high plateau between Acre and the mainland. It houses twenty three convents and over seven thousand souls with strict rules barring all women and even female animals from entering or crossing the borders, creating a bachelor paradise guarded by soldiers.
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Gan
Clor
Arcadia
Acre
Grecian
Secres
Mob hangs three men near Charlestown after jail raid
A party of about fifty masked mounted men seized Charlestown Jail, overpowered guards, and hanged Davis Johnson and Taylor near Charlestown one mile from town. Coroners hold inquest as vigilante justice spreads fear in Louisville area, with lingering hope of more lynchings pending substantiated guilt.
Supreme Court War Claims Argument Delayed to Friday
Washington on November 17 reports that the Supreme Court session handling the Kentucky war claims has postponed its argument to Friday next. The delay affects ongoing deliberations and timing for a decision.
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Washington
Supreme Court
River rises five inches in New Amany November L1
Weather remains clear and cool as the river level climbs five inches. The fragmented report notes boats described as gal westments of packets, indicating a rough water scene with unclear vessel details.
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The
Times and Chronicle
New Amany
Sherman sails for Wabash and ships arrival at Lonpox
Marine New York reports General Sherman departed for the Wabash this morning and will sail at night. The India has arrived from Glasgow. Lonpox notes the Russia and Thuringia steamers have arrived out on November 17.
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New York
General Sherman
Wabash
India
Glasgow
Lonpox
Russia
Thuringia
Puritan Denomination Debates Name for National Council
In a lengthy session the Council considered forming a national body with triennial meetings. A constitution was adopted with debates over its name and powers, ultimately calling the body a National Council. An audience heard papers from Dr. Patton Dr. Roy Palmer Dr. Baddington and Dr. Cush ing.
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Times and Chronicle
Owentin
Association
Patton
the Advance
Roy Palmer
Albany
N. Y
Baddington
New York
Cushing
Boston
National Conference Chooses Name Council After Vote
Westbern AP reports Oberlin November 17 the National Conference opened with large attendance. Credentials added notes and admitted a Kentucky member to full privileges. Finance picks A C Barstow Rhode Island K A Farnsworth Massachusetts and Putnam. Debate over naming ended with Council the first choice and Union second. Council chosen unanimously as National Conference Council.
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Westbern Associated Press
Oberlin
Committee On Credentials
Big Child
Kentucky
A.C. Barstow
Rhode Island
K. A. Farnsworth
Mychusetts
Putnam
Union
National Concreenace Council
Council
Highway Robbery and Coroner’s Work Reported in Pittsburg
Special dispatch notes a robbery on Duquesne Way where an oil merchant was assaulted and robbed of a watch valued around 400 dollars a chain and 80 to 90 dollars in cash. Coroner West handled 232 inquests this year. Isaac Rubel reports losing 4000 dollars at Union Depot after men from Brookville Ohio moved their clothing business there. He traveled toward New York but found the money missing before East Liberty. no clue to the thief.
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Times and Chronicle
Duquesne Way
West
Isaac Rubel
Central Station
Union Depot
Mr.Rubel
Morris Newman
Brookville
Jefferson County
Ohio
Rubel
Mr. Newman
Pittsburg
East
Gambetta to Speak on Public Affairs at St. Quentin
November 17 report notes growing interest over Gambetta planning a speech at St. Quentin on public affairs, stirring attention across circles.
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Gambett
A. Tans
Gambetta
St. Quentin
Bavarian Rep Proposes Prosecution of Unpatriotic Clergymen
Berlin November 17 The Bavarian Representative has proposed a bill to prosecute clergymen deemed unpatriotic prompting debate over church state relations and loyalty expectations in Prussia.
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Berlin
Pope Yields a Point on Church of St. Suane
A Rome dispatch reports the Pope consents to the consecration of the Church of St. Suane, a site he had refused since it was private property of King Victor Emmanuel.
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Rome
St. Suane
Victor Emmanuel
Strikes Reported Across Spain Prompted by Signals Abroad
Numerous strikes began in several regions of Spain on November 17 as workers heed signals from abroad. Railways accuse the strikes of being driven by International elements. Ten new smallpox cases were reported today.
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Spain
Mixed New York briefs on politics and crime
Reported testimony planned in the Mansfield Fisk case with Fisk and Gould. Sherman praises Wisconsin soldiers and criticizes postwar South leaders. Methodist Missionary Society session with bishops present. Factory chair violence in Trenton leaves one dead. Sweeny papers service efforts continue. German strikes spread for higher pay and fewer hours. Brooklyn gas explosion causes panic but no injuries.
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New York
Fisk
Gould
Mansfield
Grand Duke
Hoff
Troy
Sherman
Wisconsin
South
Methodist Missionaries’ Society
Scott
Morris
Simpson
Ames
Africa
United States
Trenton
Killin
John Bradley
Mansfield-Fisk
Peter B. Sweeny
Sweeny
EEA
Cologne
Brooklyn
Legal dispute over compensation and estate claims before Judge Storer
Superior Court judge rules on a wage and compensation dispute involving W Green v City, addressing whether a wife’s separate estate could offset debts. The case covers partnership debts, notes, and asset transfers tied to Mueller and Coleman, with rulings on recoupment and offsets in the sale of mules.
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Superior Court
Storer
TUR Plat
W. Green
Pees
Warrington
Chas
Spain
Oleman & Co
Mueller
H. Coleman
Rene Sar
Long & Kramer
Spine
Caldwell & Cook
A. Shuey & Bros
Pesseaniel
T Ketendant
Plaintif
Bill
Forrest
Toatra
Reconciliation of Litioa Lts. Wm. Tewes v Frederick Court
Fulton based case recounts July 4 1370 remarks about plaintiff and withdrawal after consultations. Cadetsry Dolle led for plaintiff and Miller Gosa for defendant in replevin verdicts involving Ellen Collins vs Charles Hills and Chas Langemann vs Soud Welakopf Co.
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Wm. Tewes
Miller & Gosa
Ellen Collins
Charles Hills
Cary Collins
Res
Rn & Jones
Hite
Chas. Langemann
Soud
Welakopf & Co
Louie ‘Kramer
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Ware & Co
Hoffman
O’conor
Tilden
Committee of Seventy
Meiers
Congress
Mittee
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Civil Service
British Claims Commission
Ind
Ku-Klux
Congregational National Convention
Philadelphia
National Congregational Council
France
Prussia
Italy
Chicago
Dipatch
Flmes and Chronicle
Princivile
Board of Public Works
Water Works
Walker
C., T and Q. Railroad
Lake Street
West Division
Michigan-avenue
Lake Front
Fallon
Columbia Township
Bovehard
Orpheus Society
Orpheus Hall
Court Bulletin
Common Pleas
Judge Cox
Reconciliation OF
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Lts
Hines
Cing
Caldwell
T. Crawford
Avery HH
Huber
House
Carnell
Ranting
Murdock
Hoefer
Joseph Obermeier
Hofdaneph Sager
Rupp
Osta Uban
Water Co
Bates Canes
Veo Bloecker Street
Ork
West Third ST
Paapka di Times and Chronicle Office
Mozart Hall
Majiltons
Niple’s Garden
Cincinnat
Aphaes
Scullins
Wood's Theatre
B. Bacavixy
Ki W. Lander
H. Faylor
Mrs. Lander
Ab, Matthews
Pike’s Opera-House
T. Ford
Jonnn T. Ford
Shakspeare
Jacques
LM. W. Wallace
Shakespeare's “Seven Ages of Man
Rosalind
C. Richings-Bernard
Touchstone
Terre
Tor
Darcy Trexs Axp
Daily Times and Chronicle
West Third Street
Family Newspaper
Shout
Waexuy
Sieence Extension
Mars
Glebe
Siaeres
Saag
Sage Eas Ah Ieee
Weekly Times
Lustrated Union
Mac Eo Tati
Renee Arn
Ae Cooley
Sane
Dierous
Publishers Weekly Times, Cinglunats, Ond
Centlemen
Wilson Bros
Eieane
Insuraa ‘Te Company
Financial
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E. B. Helbbo
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Mw. Sbat
J. Balra SP
South Canal Street
Lesses
U. & Bonds
Alex. Long
C. W. Moulton
Carl A. G. Adac
J. B. Bennett
Solan 8
M. Yeoman
Obie
B.D. West
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B. D. West
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Goodrich
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