Notes and News on 19th Century Affairs in Paris and Chicago
A collage of short notices covers relief contributions by Americans in Paris, a New York street-cleaning contract, German parliamentary changes, Anchor Line payments to the Chicago Fund, a ship leak incident, and drownings. It notes a Republican governor nomination in Massachusetts, Sherman’s Ohio visit, and insurance commission inquiries. Chicago real estate and fire recovery, West Side relocations, spring legislative hints, and upcoming election tensions are outlined with urban reform and corruption concerns.
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New York
Herr Simson
Chicago
Schooger Liberty
Puntchariain
France
Washburn
Hoar
Masachusetts
General Sherman
Washington
Ohio
Relief Efforts Aid 20000 Homeless as Relief Flows
Relief authorities continue distributing supplies efficiently, while twenty thousand people remain houseless. People sleep in airy tents on the prairies or in church basements and schools as rebuilding and investment value calculations proceed.
Queen Victoria's Temper and Continental Fire News
Special dispatch reports Wall Street’s scare easing with money market movements toward stability. Chicago arrivals swell to twenty thousand, speculators buy assets from the fire's destruction, a Chicago firm leader seeks ten million dollars. Queen Victoria resists Regency pressures, vows civil list privileges, keeping distance from the Prince. London notes hint Regency debate looms.
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Times and Chronicle
New York
Wall Street
Chicago
London
Victoria
Convoluted Political Discourse And Ecclesiastical Canon Debate
Fragmented reports outline Daniel O Conor and Samuel J Tilden at a state conference while factions within the Democratic Reform Association press for recalls and witness attendances. Other notes mention party reorganization and the Episcopal General Convention addressing canons on marriage divorce ritual and priestly offices. Local railways and yacht news appear alongside brief mentions of the Jersey Railways and the YACHT BRACE event.
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Sanuel J. Tilden
O’conor
Tweed
Bautiworg
Episcopal Convention
Committee On Canons
Mar
Church of England
The Schooner Seizure Dispatch Report
A dispatch notes a British vessel sighting near Gloucester amid a seizure of a schooner. The report mentions Mitchell Gas Miachen and Steta sere het in the wastes, with Anglia noted in connection to the event.
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Mitchell
Glouslaniuues
Behan Ok
Anglia
Republicans Elect Texas Congressional Candidate Clark
Special Dispatch from Washington reports in the Texas election that Republican W T Clark won in the Third District, with Democratic rivals remaining. Clark’s seat is expected to be contested, and the president’s choice for successor to the Indian Affairs Commissioner post is pending. The Interbal Revenue Bureau notes $60,000 in revenue stamps damaged by the Chicago fire and turned over for exchange.
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Chicago
Woodward
Garvey
Times and Chronicle
Wasuimcton
Interbal Revenue Bureau
Printing Bureau’ For Exchange
Felix RE. Brand
Indian Affairs
Texas
Congress
W.T. Clark
Clark
Great Fires Sweep Across Wisconsin Lumber Regions
The Green Bay Advocate reports October 20 that fires in the lumber country devastated towns along the bay including Sebastopol and Williameon. Dozens of buildings burned, with at least seven deaths and many missing sightings. insurance liabilities cited include a $1,000,000 claim the Peshtigo Company plans to cover in full.
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Monncxas
Door County
Wis
Advocate
Great County
Sheik Union
Gardner
Forrestville
Gray
Banks
Apeeway
Bourgeon Bay
Sebastopol
Williameon
Green Bay
Peshtigo Company
Chicago
Stables Burned and Grand Jury Report in Town
Fire destroyed the stables of Gealick and Bellows on Town Street with nearby structure badly burned but saved by vigilant citizens. The Grand Jury completed four days of work, examining 105 witnesses and indicting 19 persons. A common pleas verdict of 332 dollars favored Bartley and Burnett for services to Wm. Powell, with a new trial granted. Incorporation filed for Furnace Coal Company with 300000 capital, mines in Salt Lick Township Perry County, principal office at Zanesville.
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The
Times and Chronicle
CoLi Eva
Messrs
Gealick & Bellows
Town Street
Bartley & Burnett
Cincinnati
Wm. Powell
Furnace Coal Company
Salt Lick Township
Perry County
Zinesville
Chicago Bank Confidence After Resumption of Business
Chicago reports suggest increased financial confidence as banks resume operations. Depositors are paid in full, with private and national institutions meeting obligations. No bank runs or loss of trust have occurred since the restart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bank T Ons
Nellie Oo
Meeting in Boston Tactics and Chicago Donation Totals
A meeting in Boston on October 20 discusses West coast concerns while Chicago totals show nearly 400000 in contributions up to the last eight. The text references Lost Hours of Lincoln and an exhibition on large scale suffering in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
The
West
Chicago
Lincoln
Epinalop Convention Report Transmission To Bishops
The text notes possible use of city funds from fire assets to cover a required amount and mentions the Episcopal Convention plans to transmit reports to the House of Bishops. A pastoral letter to the Church is contemplated.
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Tieuane
House of Bishops
Patence
Chicago Relief Reconsidered
Daniel Graham an ex policeman committed death by own action at the St Nicholas Hotel last night He had been drinking hard lately health failing him he left the police force The deceased shot himself while in bed Charity rescinded The Common Council of Allegheny City receded from twenty five thousand dollar appropriation for their sufferers An effort to obtain fifteen thousand dollars for Michigan and Wisconsin failed Economy seized upon them
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Daniel Graham
St. Nicholas Hotel
Common Council
Allegheny City
Michigan
Wisconsin
Political Reorganization Move Tentative Plans Reported
A discussion of political reorganization outlines personal preferences and calls for liberal Republicans to unite with the Gomethie group. The committee plans a meeting on December 5 to consider electing a party officer and seeks to urge the National Republican Executive Committee to call the next National Convention in St Louis.
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Pai
Peronal
Gomethie Ce
Sina Cal Tc
National Republican
National Republican Executive Committee
St Louis
Horion’s welcome awarded to Knowlton aboard October
A hearty welcome was given to Knowlton aboard the Horion on October 20, with a thousand dollars presented as part of the reception.
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the Horion
Knowlton, Waa
Port Lamb President Enthusiastic Visit Briefly Noted
Port Lamb Md October 20 President enthusiastic me here today he made a brief report during a local event.
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Port Lamb, Mz
Fires Near the Reservoir in St Marys
A grass and brush fire along the east and west sides of the reservoir in St Marys last night destroyed two houses and a large barn full of grain and farm implements. Winds pushed flames eastward. farmers prepared trenches as crews fought the blaze. The origin remains unknown as winds subsided.
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Times
Chronicle
Waraxonera
St. Marys
Omnibus
Brazil Budget Bill Seeks Freed Slave Labor Funding
New York October 19 reports late Telegrams of the Senate bill on appropriation to fund a slave labor program in Brazil. Opposition argues the measure is part of a larger reform, with the scope of freeing enslaved people after a recent pact. The expected total enslaved population remains uncertain.
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Nesalien Jomrmals
Vitim
Market Report From Lovuts Oil Wheat and Pork Quiet
An OCR fragment from Lovuts on October 20 notes flour weak wheat dealers split with $130 offered for a manody on net at 44 Abe for on Oate No market. Rye steadier at 6c in elevator near Minnesota spring at 400. Pork quiet around $1300 in limited order sales.
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Lovuts
Foo Innnesota
Alleged Arson Arrest In Brownsburg Fire Case
Indianapolis report says David H. Baird was arrested for arson after allegedly attempting to burn the Brownsburg fire scene home of his father in law William W. Stewart. The blaze yesterday caused about 15000 in property damage with 2000 of insured value noted in Brownsburg village northwest of the city.
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The
Times and Chronicle
Supraxardis
David H. Baird
Inlaw
Wm. W. Stewart
Brownsburg
Fire destroys Ludlow Street factory building and contents
At 11 30 this morning Darton C October 20 a large frame cotton batting hominy corn meal and marble dust manufact factory at the south end of Ludlow street was totally destroyed along with its contents.
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Times and Chronicle
Darton
le Raster & Bro
Ludlow Street
City Council Adjourns Meeting for Street Construction Referals
An adjourned City Council meeting discusses street construction decisions. Members including Beck and Ser, Philip Lavena, Delany & Cos are noted with references to bids and a motion referring the project to a committee. The discussion centers on two streets and gravel work in a north district area.
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Abe el
Barchaan
Dire
Dirt
Tre Previsas
Wa _ asa
Canes Comisiaa al Bs
Yiking
Banenh
Hesarnl
Cor- Borth
Beck and Ser
Philip Lavena
Delany & Cos
Bere
Caio
Rath Medlicott Trial and Creek Troubles Settlement
Police and medical witnesses testified at Rath Medlicott’s trial amid Creek troubles. Evidence questioned whether Rath’s symptoms aligned with the poisoning theory while witnesses described inconsistent medical signs and the dangers faced during the conflict.
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Bale Heasth
Wade
Seversl
Rath
Opening of E N A BRR Treaty Row Sparks Debate
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate Sana discussed a treaty with the President involving E N A BRR and Scat Sar, highlighting official opening procedures and potential key figures in the negotiations.
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Sana
Hagerstown Plant Builds Rain Warehouses and P. O. Aid
In Hagerstown Indiana on October 20 a local builder associated with Mersre. Wi ian Newco and Biomabraker constructed rain warehouses and aided the P. O. and WN. W. V. initiatives. The report notes the project scope and local support actions.
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Hagerstown
Imnp
Mersre
Ian Newco
P. O
Aid WN. W. V. Ies
New York Letter Details Franchisee Reform Plan
A letter from a familiar source outlines reforms within the franchisee system, aiming to strengthen oversight and align governance. It notes expected changes to management structure and calls for accountability measures while signaling broader policy shifts.
Coniixewoop Osr October 20 Note From Woods
Fragmentary report from Coniixewoop Osr dated October 20 mentions Wiktela Sekthsere and Psrrotia with reference to yesterday’s events. Details are unclear but indicate a dated communication or account from the field.
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Coniixewoop
Osr
River Rise and Port Lands Update From Louisville Dispatch
Special Dispatch reports the Ohio River at Louisville with half an inch rise at the head of the falls and two inches on Portland bar. Portland bar shows 3 feet 2 inches, Evansville 3 feet. The R C Gray sails for Evansville tonight. Anna is the only downstream arrival. No arrivals from below. Louisville and Nashville Railroad stops accepting defenders. Monongahela remains stationary with 33 inches in the channel. Weather remains clear at 60 degrees.
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The
Times and
Chreaicis
Loumvile
Portland Bar
Evansville
R. C. Gray
Anna
Louisville and Nashville Railroad
Local Police Chief and Manis Lead City Organization
Chief of Police Louis and temporary organizer Charles A. Manis of St Louis chaired a brief meeting. After adjournment, a permanent organization was formed by electing Joseph Brown mayor of St Louis as chair, with vice chairs including State representatives and Geo Gavin J C Chapman and Samuel Lowe.
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Louis
Charles A. Manis
St. Louis
Samuel Lowe
St. Beemee
Manis
Joseph Brown
S. Louis
Geo. Gavin
J. C. Chapman
Lowe
Ies
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Sioner
Lamon
Fost Gary
Peers Lirens Eet Son
Action of
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Chicago Board of Trade
Seethernes
West Side
Ding
Prem
Queen Vic
Westers Associated Press
Charles O
Republica
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Delib
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Young Men's Democratic Reform Association
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Captain Hall
Ieee Eta
Jersey Railways
Soleus Ae
Pasa Tvenia Company
O. Corelerine
Columbia
Baltimore
Episcopal General Convention
Columbus
BUCHU
Philadelphia
Pittsburg
Pittssura
Wapakoneta
Brazil
Lonpox
Hondol
Jee Am
Wilson
Bloomingdale Asylum
Reneba
Indianapolis
Dayton
Cumminsville
Pike’s Opera House
Jorx T. Ford
Amerian
Miss Jane. Coombs
Miss Coombe
Juliet
Wood's Theatre
Macauley
Chas. Wyndham
Bonnie Fisgwitfe
Thistledown
Annie Goodsie
Kansas
Granville
Hamburg
Maine
Hagerstown, Ind
Helmabold’ss
H. T. Helmbold
Egypt
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Pike
Opera
Theodore Thomas
Commie Arks
Geng
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Fee
Geet
Biter
Eemater Ei -Paturdsy
Ebs
Marie Krebs
Louis Schraiber
Cornell-Histon
Luigi
Nneeee
Telng
Origital
Sam Bane
Hewiey
Ontario
Psrrotia
Owr
Additional River News
Monongahels
St.l. Uis
National Police
Br. Louis
Connecticut
Firmen
East Second Street
Hutchins & Balstos
General Agents
Wilson Bros
West Fourth Street
W. Hl. Johnson & CO
WH Johnson & 10
É Street
Ie Eae Rudolphs
Freeman
Saratagas
Inouien Es Ees Chroricle Office
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