Fragmented political and legal notices from a mystery article
Disjointed items report a mix of figures, weddings, bank troubles, and legal actions. Notes mention a Roberts family, a treasurer sending eight million dollars in coin, a Supreme Court wedding on Capitol Hill, and indictments and trials in New York, Chicago, and Columbus.
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Island
Dic Ie
Wittenheest
Kirkwood
Synedarga
Col
W.T. Stocking
New York
Pattie Miller
Miller
United States Supreme Court
Neon Ga
Capitol Hill
Wash
Supreme Court of New York
Brownsville
Fort
Faa Beter
Soniane
Chicago
Northwest
Toe Maccamgunttord
Callamere
J. Tyler Kelly
Hartman
Columbis
courtroom clash over admissibility of Cliff Run note
In a lively confrontation at the county seat, counsel sparred over the admissibility of a note found at Cliff Run. Pugh challenged leading questions while Clark defended the cross examination as essential to the murder case, prompting heated exchanges, with the judge ruling on handwriting and origin amid continuing testimony and a brief evening session.
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Chronicle. Rawls
Cliff Run
Hemlin C
Mesera
Pugh
Clark
Wright
Blackburn
Johan Sale
Geo. W. Blair
Barney Scott
Bur
Messrs
Cliftun
Lewis Os
Wien
Market Turmoil and Political Shifts Dominate New York Dispatch
Special Dispatch to the Times and Chronicle reports a bleak stock market outlook driven by powerful cliques and caprice. Money remains easy on call around 4 7 percent, with a 5 6 percent general rate. demand for railway loans steady as older bonds rise. The piece notes theft of nearly $4,000 from Senator Morton, rumors of Mayor Hall’s resignation without truth, and potential Tweed indictment. It also mentions a costly Alexis ball, lavish attire from Paris, and broad condemnation of Rossel's execution.
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Times and Chronicle
New York
Asada
Senator Morton
Jersey City
Hall
David M. Koehler
Produce Exchange
Tweed
Connolly
Tammany
Peter B. Sweeny
Academy
Paris
Rossel
Snowy turmoil as schools reopen and politics swirl
Amid snow and unrest at Hunter's Point and Long Island City, students are being dismissed and some return to classes. Police maintain order as a wave of vacancies and resignations rattle local committees. A meeting of Morrisania officials discusses new leadership while examinations reveal irregularities in sureties. Senator Morton faces scrutiny as fraud cases loom in Washington and Westchester.
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Hunter's Point
Long Island City
Colorado
Livins
Bend
Hall
Sweeny
Sweene
Henry G. Kins
Bory
Parks
Harem
Eoenes
Comite
Visi
Stock
Morton
Akon
Morrisania
Fo Pa
John ‘A. Grinwold
Washington
de Paes Teseten
Dncas Cubs
Washington Dispatches on Cuban Tensions and Political Shifts
Special Dispatch to the Times and Chronicle from Washington reports armed vessels sent to Cuban waters without hostility. Cuban excitements may be inflated by the bond lobby, while the government seeks protection for Americans in Calis and expects Spanish assurances to be observed. The Hornet affair blocks settlement. Congress eyes army restoration, Morton’s money theft, District removal debate, Thanksgiving closures, and Colfax renomination pressures.
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Times and Chronicle
WashingTon
Calis
Morton
New York
Colfax
Bamner
Morten
Cameron
Schurz
Admiral Lee Ordered to Gun Battery Near Havens
The Western Associated Press reports on November 29 that Admiral Lee, with the fleet, has been ordered to position his guns on the near shores of Havens. Details remain unclear as command notes and artillery movements are coordinated.
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Western Associated Press
New
Admiral Lee
Tcenerad
Highway Assault and Robbery Report and State House Plan
In Columbus Ohio on November 29 a drover named Charles Garner left with 300 dollars for cattle purchases. He was found near the city badly injured and insensible, with a head wound, suspected assault and robbery. The State House Superintendent’s annual report to the Governor calls for four large fountains, lamps on the east terrace, a new iron fence, and removal of the west-yard fence. A U S Publishing Advertising and Distributing Company charter with 200000 capital was filed in Logan Ohio.
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Times and Chronicle
CoLumbus
Charles Garner
United States Publishing, Advertising and Distributing Company
Logan, C
Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad progress to Charleston
Charleston W Va November 29 rails are being laid between Huntington and Charleston. A special train departs at noon for Huntington direct. Beginning Monday two trains daily will run through to Cincinnati via Huntington. The line is advancing quickly and should reach the Falls of the Kanawha in thirty days.
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Times and Chronicle
Charleston
W.A
Chesapeake and Ohio
Huntington
Cincinnati
Falls of the Kanawha
Pitr
Dart
Mayerille Gs
Juniata
Mercury
Charleston Governance and Debt Message Discussion
Charleston reports a November 28 session where Governor Scott outlines debt and credit concerns. The message condemns repudiation threats, cites state obligations, and notes preparations for future legislative actions while stressing fiscal consistency and public sentiment.
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Charleston
Scott Ae
Avai
Notic Ee
Aaner
Mayor Hall to Be Arrested on Similar Charges
Mayor Hall faces arrest at one o clock on charges akin to those brought against Tweed and Connolly, signaling a political and legal confrontation with parallels to noted 19th century scandals.
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New York
Mayor Hall
Tweed
Connolly
War News From Africa Reports Fever Strikes Troops
London dispatch details deteriorating conditions as operations in Africa continue with troops facing fever and rough transport. Reports mention pursuit along the Lille line and casualties among natives.
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London
Tincer Caplin
Cis Wweniy
Lille
Unicanyemb
Family likeness and mental strain color courtroom testimony
A special dispatch describes cross examination in which John Kelley and his father are portrayed as exact genetic and behavioral doubles. Mrs. Kelley struggles with mounting distress as witnesses discuss troublesome finances and potential asylum custody while parents and spouse reveal fragile mental balance and repeated difficulties.
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Times and Chronicle
Sochy
John
Kelley
Execution at Sartory Camp Attended by Clergy and Soldiers
A Paris dispatch reports the execution of Rossel attended by Protestant Episcopal and Roman Catholic clergy. Ferri rose briefly after the fall, recovered strength, and walked. About 30,000 soldiers were present as bands played a brisk march at Sartory Camp near Versailles amid the proceedings.
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New York
Paris
Rossel
Protestant Episcopal Church
Ferri
Clen
Sartory
Versailles
Thanksgiving Day and Court Proceedings in Utah
Salt Lake November 28 report notes Hon C H Hempstead traveling three hundred miles as roads are poor while a court case proceeds. Masons host a lantern ball at St John s. storms ease, but mail service remains disrupted with trains delayed.
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C. H
Utah
Tenneller Ball
St. John's
Union Pacific
Canal ice thick at Booneville measured two inches
AllanyNew York November 29 report notes the canal section at Booneville shows ice two inches thick throughout asserting safe passage conditions for local navigation and travel as winter settles in.
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Allany, N. Y
Booneville
Fire Quickly Contained at Krayer's Grocery
A fire in the cellar of William Krayer's grocery on Main Street was discovered by prompt Fire Department response. Loss to building and stock not expected to exceed five hundred dollars, fully insured with Dayton companies.
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Times and Chronicle
Trox, O
William Krayer
Main Street
Dayton
Parker Urges Buried Remains of Democratic Organization
Davenport leader Gro. H. Parker declares the Democratic organization has outlived its usefulness. He urges Democrats to form a new party, unite with patriots, and abandon the old group to guarantee equal rights. Letter to the Chicago Times dated November 27 from Davenport Iowa.
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George H. Parker
Davenport
Iowa
Chicago Times
Democratic Organization
Desanerante Neta
Gro. H. Parker
River News from Charleston and Evansville
Special dispatches report Kanawha River falling to 3 feet 2 inches at the falls with barges and coal movements and multiple river towns noting freight departures. Evansville and Louisville describe river levels, boat traffic, and damage reports as vessels navigate the low water and repairs proceed.
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Times and Chronicle
Charleston
W. VA
Lee Bers
Campbell's Creek
Galligolis
New Albany
Teeseerschookest
Mest Tonan Barges
Argosyan Tarmcon
Ace Duyal
Sandy
Star
Serer
Evansville
Arateet Tomes F. Rankin
Calon
Lonville
Gee
Raelville
Idlewild
Cairo
Bowling Green
Hen
Dick Johnson
East Port
Mary Amr
Rg Rock
Airo
Mis F Singh
Eagle
Louis
Falls City
Wm. Brown
B. Warner
Allele
Newburg
Miles
Helena
Louisville
Eddyville
Em Cotes
Bas
Prince of Wales Report From Sandringham
Latest bulletin from Sandringham says there is no change in the Prince of Wales condition since yesterday. The fever is not as great and he is easier, obtaining some sleep which strengthens him. Despite the favorable signs the anxiety over the outcome remains.
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Lexpos
Sandringham
Prince of Wales
Disturbances Quelled in Brussels After Uproar
Brussels reports show ministers presented their senses after unrest. The officials note satisfaction with how their aims were achieved and have dispersed. Order is restored throughout the city with calm prevailing.
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Brussels
K the
German Sailors Released From Rio De Janeiro Confinement
A dispatch from November 29 reports the German sailors held in Rio de Janeiro have been freed by order of authorities. The release paves the way for a peaceful settlement with Brazil and reduces current tensions.
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Rio DE Janiero
Bertks
Grand Jury Term Extended Hopes for Free Thanksgiving Day
Sedate New York on November 29 expects to have his beil convening as Grand Jury term extends.
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New York
National Board of Trade to meet in St Louis
The National Board of Trade will meet in St Louis on December 6 instead of Chicago as reported. Arrangements have been made for reception and entertainment. A separate notice cites the killing of Baptiste Gan in French Village Madison County Illinois on September 5.
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St. Louis
National Board of Trade
Cincina
Baptiste Gancharged Dron
French Village
Madison County
Mrs Cady Stanton Served With Legal Writ in Wheeling
In Wheeling on November 29 Mrs Cady Stanton received a legal writ sworn out by a man who had invited her to lecture. The claim is 100 dollars to cover expenses. The writ is returnable on December 9 and Mrs Stanton plans to contest the suit.
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Wueenxe
W. Na
Heavy snows disrupt rail traffic across western states
Weather across Novada Utah Wyoming and Colorado brings heavy snowfall. Railroads report delays and trains running behind schedule. In Philadelphia the Academy of Music books a ball honoring Grand Duke Alexis. The Orontes troop ship with the Seventy eighth Regiment of Wighlander sails. A silver tine discovery near Astoria Oregon stirs excitement.
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Novada
Utah
Wyoming
Colorado
The
Academy of Music At
Philadelphia
Grand Duke
Alexis
Ashes as fertilizer for peach trees warned by Observer
Letter to the editor cautions readers about using wood ashes on fruit trees especially young peaches. The writer recalls prior experiments with ashes to control borers, warns of leaching and improper application, and advocates careful removal of borers with a penknife as a safer method.
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The
Times and Chronicle
Winter Feeding for Fowls and Poultry Care Tips
The article advises extra care for chickens during cold weather as supplies of animal food dwindle. It notes young birds rely on insect-rich feed, molt management, and the need for affordable, nourishing staples like boiled liver and similar meats. It emphasizes feeding well in November and December to sustain growth and egg production.
Irrigation by artificial rain on farms
The article notes irrigation spread beyond arid areas to Pennsylvania and New Jersey mountains and even Britain. It discusses permanent sluices and water works backing artificial meadow irrigation, reporting a twenty acre tract with 95 dollars per acre costs and a net 105 dollars per acre profit from increased hay, suggesting eastern farms could adopt the method with low expense where streams can be dammed and water diverted over grass.
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New Jersey
Sunes
Great Britain
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