Notes and News highlights from late 19th century events
A collage of brief items mentions Alexis departing Hong Kong for Shanghai, a new steamboat bill, the St. Louis Fair receipts totaling 85323, and various political, religious, and labor occurrences. It notes Bishop Bayley’s installation, Mexican soldiers executed, memorials for Walter Scott, Nellie Grant’s voyage, insurrection reports, and a wave of club formations for Grant and Wilson. Also referenced are ship accidents, pensions, public works subsidies, and a significant uptick in Western freight tariffs among major rail lines, with several notable funerals and social events interwoven.
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Public Works Department of
Japan
Eee
Bishop Bayley
Baltimore
Puebla
City York
Nellie Grant
Scotia
London
New York
Ferrol
Mutual Association
Death by own action of Well-Known Methodist Minister
Special Dispatch reports the death by suicide of Rev. J. P. Kennedy a prominent M E Church minister and former Northern Ohio Presiding Elder residing in Delavans Ohio He shot himself in his basement after Sunday school and died hours later leaving a widow and grieving community Kennedy had faced severe depression linked to the loss of two daughters and had recently served as financial agent of Ohio Wesleyan University He was also a Book Committee member and charged with investigating alleged Book Concern frauds in New York.
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Mount Vernon
Canton Grant
Salem
Ohio
Chicago
Yokohama
New York
Department of the Gulf
Gulf of Port Hudson
Brooklyn
van Bickie
Fea
Anand
Mis
Dayton
Coeck
Harries
Philadel
Boston
Bloomington
Cincinnati
Eiro
Columbus
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Ind
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Grand Rapids
Mich
Aedivnsjclix
Keokuk
Low
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Kalamgeso
Mick
Louisville
Logansport
Lafayette
Milwaukee
Nashville
Thur Weed
Edwin BD. Morgan
Richard Steel
Nelson Beardsley
Daniel
E. ¥. T. Martin
John Porter
Times and Chronicle _ Delavans
J. P. Kennedy
M. E. Church
Ohio Wesleyan University
Kennedy
M. E
Races at Chalicothe Open Amid Fright to Women
In Chillicothe, a three day fall racing meet begins Thursday with many Kentucky stables represented. A reported pursuer of a night frightener, described as a Negro in a linen coat and gum shoes, has yet to be caught after hours. A Democratic candidate calls for a county commissioner contest citing contested and thrown-out votes from the Third Ward.
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Times and Chronicle
Chilticorne
Kentucky
Tiv
Jellification Meeting Amidst New Avaany Election Talk
Special dispatch reports a Democrats meeting in New Avaany on October 14 where about one hundred guns were reportedly forfeited to influence Hendricks's possible win. Democrats deny participation as Republicans plan a glorification gathering after results are declared.
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Times and Chronicle
New Avaany
Hendricks
Prince Napoleon IX of Geneva Arrives With French Guards
Prince Napoleon IX arrived in Geneva on October 14 accompanied to the frontier by agents of the French Government. The visit situates the prince within a tense Franco Swiss border context as officials arrangeguarded movements.
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Prince Napoleon IX
Geneva
Napoleon
Cabalist agitation grips Madrid amid Catalan unrest
Spain reports ongoing agitation by Carlists in Catalonia with arrests and evasions. Ferrol is sealed off as rebels flee. Government forces under Marshal Bregua land in Ferrol to quell the insurrection as about fifteen hundred rebels retreat toward Jubal.
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Spain
Madrid
Catalonia
Furiough
Ferrol
Marshal Bregna
New York Notes and Political Shuffle in Octobers City Affairs
New York reports the Me Ven Mickle death and a Seventy committee successor, with Geo. W. Van won involved in mayoral race nominations. Attending the late Seward funeral, Auburn-bound friends travel. A Boston dispatch mentions Erie Railroad mortgage recovery against former trustees, amid two million and a half dispute. Essex County Grand Jury probes fraudulent registrations before a charter election.
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New York
Me Ven Mickle
Pees
Geo. W. van
Reis
Lawrence
O’brien
Mr. Seward
Auburn
Boston Dispatch
Poe, Fishiaed
Erie Railroad
Essex County
N.J
Grand Jury
Fires Leave Many Losses Across United States
A string of late October fires causes extensive damage from Chicago to Providence. Wylerien and Fall River facilities suffer multi‑thousand dollar losses with significant insured amounts. In Omaha and St Louis, warehouses, mills, and stores burn, with injuries reported and crews racing to contain blazes. Insurance coverage ranges from forty to eighty thousand dollars in various districts.
Railroad Extension Into Texas Sparks Political Meetings
Parsons report notes Texas extension progress with Dennison visiting, predicting cattle shipments rising as the line nears completion. Fort Scott mentions Republican rally and a separate fatal incident in Leones with a ten year old killed by a discharge. A policeman Browning is injured while attempting to arrest a disturbance suspect amid ongoing tensions.
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Fort Scott
Stone
Pe Leones
Margrave
Browning
Amos J SS Ee Sock
Bat
Greeley candidacy foretold to doom Democrat hopes
The New York World warned five months earlier that nominating Mr Greeley would split the Democratic party, fail to unite the base, and threaten victory against Grant. It argued German and Revenue Reform votes were needed, but Greeley lacked them, risking statewide defeats in New York, Pennsylvania, and Ohio.
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New York. Post
Greeley
Baltimore
Conessing
Grant
Democraty
Peter
Grevley
Hendricks
Hancock
Groesbeek
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Indiana
Cheeley
Fenton
Neymour
Blair
Mit
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West Virginia
Peltiah Caeses
New York
Pr ‘Rous
India
Democratic ‘Party
Robbery at Hess House Prompts Police Probe
In Chicago detectives investigate a Saturday morning hotel robbery at the Hess House on Third avenue. Value of the taken property is linked to Eichberg & Co. of New York. The scene and details emerged after the incident was discovered early Saturday. officers and investigators are pursuing leads.
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Cincaso
H. L. Goepe
Ie Rae
Hess House
Third Avenue
Beleting Ng
Eichberg & Co
New York
M. N. Straitas
Drizzling Rain Delays Arrivals At Avavex City
A cold drizzle dampens Auburn arrivals on October 1 as rain coats the city. Distinct citizens observed in the scene, with gloomy weather affecting early activities.
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Avavex
X. Y
Ernie the Vity
Earl
Port and Round Trip Schedules From Evansville Harbor
Special Riopatches note river port movements dated October 14. Vessels including Hughe to Cairo and Keakin to Cairo depart at 4 PM while Bowing Green and Henderson connections are listed with morning departures. River traffic shows dull business, 27 inches channel depth, and cool clear conditions with two inches of rainfall since Saturday.
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Times and Chronicle
Evansville
Elle Hughe
Sunen E. Keakin
Cairo
Mallie_ Ragon
Cairota
Bowling Green
Henderson
E Hankiss
Louisville
F. P. Chacey
Channel ix
Catno
Ill
Charles Bodmann
Newey
Chey
Alton
St. Louis
Lew Louis
Bon Accord
Crescent C
Mary
Teen Sy Boeri Soya Fae Case Fragment
Fragmentary OCR item mentions a teen named Sy Boeri Soya Fae with unclear context. No dates or locations readable.
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Os, Sy Boeri Soya Fae Teen Tion
Greeley Speech Extract Draws Patriotism Debate
The document quotes Mr Greeley suggesting his nomination risks national interests for votes. Critics argue his stance betrays patriotism and legacy of five heroes, urging loyalty to the fallen and to the flag. The debate frames a clash over leadership duties and national sacrifice.
Political realignment and implied GOP dissent observed
The excerpt argues that party leadership are only followers and that most electors act independently, signaling no unified break from Republicans aside from a few cities. It questions whether the shift is toward Greeley or Grant and notes voters express their own independent views in November.
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Aviv
Mike
Greeley
Grant
Cincinnati
McClure
Forney
Curtin
Ashley
Julian
Petreas
Fotlo
Peculiar infant care scene described in fragment
The excerpt notes a distressed infant using odd objects as relief items. Observers remark on the strange scene and the baby’s continued role in the family, with muted commentary on the mother’s involvement and the child’s status. The text remains largely fragmentary and unclear in detail.
Mournful Viewing For Seward In New York State
News notes Seward in state with large crowds viewing the remains. Figures such as Thurlow Weed Samuel B. Ruggles Jobo Bigelow Hamilton Fish and Morgan attend. President Grant sends a telegram condolence to Gen Seward Auburn expressing national sorrow. Buildings are draped in mourning as the nation observes the death of the eminent statesman.
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Araven
Mr. Seward
Thurlow Weed
Samuel B. Ruggles
Jobo Bigelow
Hamilton Fish
Sf Extiovernor Morgan
R. J. Pruyn
the. Murphy
Wallington
Grant
W. HH. Seward
Auburn
Washington campaign costs probe statement issued
Senator Hastaw releases a statement noting $2700 paid for campaign work and a profit of only $3,000 above expert rates. He claims the profit accounts for wear and tear of materials used, as recorded by the National Campaign Committee in Washington.
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Hastaw
Jealousy Sparks Drayman Homicide in Louisville
Special dispatch reports Atnoon Pry a sixty year old colored drayman killed his wife in Louisville on October 14. He stabbed her seven times with a pocket knife causing almost instant death. The motive given was jealousy.
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Times and Chronicle
Louisville
Atnoon Wim
Pry
Drayman
Hier Ry
Bank Robbery in Saratoga County by Nine Disguised Men
In Troy New York on October 14 a Saratoga County Bank was robbed at dawn by nine desperadoes in Ki Klux disguise. They hid in the cashier’s house and bound the family before forcing the cashier to open vaults. Loss to bank about $300,000 in bonds and stocks. bank’s cash loss about $8,500. depositors’ securities at risk.
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Troy, X
Saratoga County
Blaine Makes a Bull at Fire Carried by Cow in Chicago
Blaine arrived in Chicago yesterday and visited the Board of Trade Towns. Vice-President Culver introduced him and he was warmly welcomed. He remarked on the city’s restoration and joked that the great fire might have been a bull movement in real estate, drawing hearty applause.
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Blaine
Chicseo Ti
Howaness Blaine
Board of ‘Trade
Tas Meen
Colored Odd-Fellows Parade Draws 400 Members
About four hundred men participated in the Colored Odd-Fellows Voalay parade, including members from the Eastern Ster Lodge of Chicago, as reported in the city items.
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New York
Colored Odd-Fellows Voalay
Eastern Ster Lodge
Chicago
Lake Propeller Barned in Kingston News Brief
Kingston report dated October 14 notes a lake propeller incident with a bound up chias and enitiasun le, presenting a terse, readable update on the local event.
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Kingston
Chias
Enitiasun le
River News Update on Water, Arrivals, and Towboat Progress
Special dispatch reports a stationary river with ten inches on the falls and twenty eight on Port land Bar toward Evansville. Sackets are the only arrivals or departures as business stays dull. Weather clear at Prrtapura with 51 degrees. Monongahela river falling slowly at 29 inches. Petrolia arrives from Wheeling. returns tomorrow. Capt Blackmore prepares new towboat My Choice, due in four weeks. Weather cloudy and cool.
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Times and Chronicle
Louisville
Portland Bar
Evansville
Prrtapura
Monongahela
Petrolia
Wheeling
Steamships Antwerp Brussels Wisconsin Atlantic Thuringia Arrive
Steamships City of Antwerp City of Brussels Wisconsin Atlantic and Thuringia have arrived at port in October, with crews completing docking processes and cargo checks. Local officials report normal arrivals amid seasonal traffic.
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Kenstown
Antwerp
Brussels
Wisconsin
Atlantic
Thuringia
Injured Porterfield Receives Free Pittsburg Ticket
Mayor Davis granted a free ticket to Reuben Porterfield after a threshing accident in Union City Indiana left his right arm torn near the elbow. Porterfield walked to Tadidha then Allegheny, aided by C. T. Doney who notified the mayor.
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Davis
Pittsburg
Reuben Porterticht
Porterfield
Union City
Ind
Allegheny
Tadidha
C. T. Doney
Personal. Wao. 'Pean Nixod, Kay., of the Chigagy laterve Ocews
Wao visits the city today calling on friends. Though not quite divorced from the Queen Clio he remains closely tied to her rival on the lake shore.
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Pean Nixod
Kay
Clio
Lake Shore
Fragmentary OCR notes on U S presidential election dates
A garbled excerpt explains the January 2, 180 act and the timing of electoral votes for President and Vice President. It references voters casting ballots on the first Wednesday in December and notes the misaligned calendar dates, offering historical context for election timing.
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Conanes
Sates Staal
Merchants Meet on Southern Trade Freight at Board of Trade
A meeting of merchants interested in Southern trade will be held at the Board of Trade rooms at 7 o'clock this afternoon to consider the subject of Southern-bound freight.
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Board of Trade Rooms
Sailor In Charleston Hospital Suffering Guinea Worm Infection
A British bark Georgiana sailor, treated in Charleston for a swollen leg, revealed a Guinea worm infestation. Doctors describe the parasite’s life cycle, movement under skin, and painful migration toward the surface. One worm was removed from his right leg, another appeared in the left, marking the first known case in Charleston.
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Prem
Georgiana
Tsuphe Wea
Gaines
Indian Ocean
Red Sea
Mediterranean
Disney
Toni
Phare
Africa
Charleston
Lucca in the Opera and a Leader's Checkered Career
Art and opera critique notes Lucca's Marguerite portrayal with varied performances by Nilsson Kellogg Parepa and Fechter while praising the Rosa Matildas matinees and the evolving public taste. A Cincinnati-based leader with a famed, scandalous backstory tours the city recounting a life of military service, exile, worldwide travels, a divorce and a striking return to America involving marriage in Pawnee.
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Corresp
Missouri Republican
Thavgs
Lucca
L'Africaine
Faust
Kellogg
Marguerite
Nilsson
Ary Sheffer
Luces
Fechter
Lucea
Luceaix
Nils Sony
Parepa
Kellogg's
Tcea
Opera House
Rosa Matildas
Soe
Grant and Forney split in Pennsylvania politics
The Democratic St Louis letter notes Gen Grant’s ticket through and Forney’s shift to support him. It argues Cameron remains the real power in Pennsylvania and questions Buckalew’s potential election if Forney had backed Hartranft. The piece reflects factional tension over 1868 party alignment and state influence.
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Grant
Forney
Cameron
Yerkes
Pennsylvania
Camron
Buckalew
Forney O
Mary
Greeley
St. Lo
Funeral of Kev. J. Kennedy Planned in Delaware
In Delaware C October 14 the funeral of Kev J Kennedy for death by his own acts is set for 2 PM tomorrow from his late residence in the city. The notice appears in the Thaes and Chronicle.
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Thaes and Chronicle
Delaware
Kev
J. ¥. Kennedy
First Snow of the Season and Tweed Trial News
Snow fell two to three inches near Linghamton as a court gathering drew people wary of a Tweed trial rerun. A Long Island Railroad run-off caused an engine to reciprocate, attracting attention to the engineer and foreman amid false reports.
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Tweed
L. I. Railroad
New York
Linghamton
Sesan Cukenksens
Freman
Omnibus Smashed by an Engine at Lewfoie Bridge
Harrissera Pa October 14 A locomotive collided with an omnibus near Lew foie Bridge on Saturday evening killing the driver and injuring seven passengers.
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Harrissera
Lewfoie Bridge
Arrival of City of Bristol from Liverpool in New York
The report notes the arrival in New York on October 14 of the City of Bristol coming from Liverpool. A concise transit update records the vessel's passage and port of entry.
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New York
City of London
Liverpool
City of
Bristol
Fresh look at yesterday in political race with notes
A scrambled New York Times extract discusses a professor’s recurring critique of yesterday’s results in Indiana and Pennsylvania. It hints at political analysis, contrasting continuing debate with a proposed chart of states and possible outcomes, ending amid garbled references to citations and maps.
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Pennsylvania
Indiana
Sue Greelegiam
the Tribune
Owante
Ohy Cochrane & AB
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