Last Night's Dispatches and War News Condensed
Cable summaries report Prussia still holds Orleans and Paris siege prospects, with Belgium sending frontier troops and Paris facing bombardment. Brussels notes Bonapartist intrigue, and Vienna signals Austria protecting subjects. Queen Victoria allegedly urged moderation, while Paris girdles its perimeter and Mosse in News. General Cambrie claims French victory at Chatillon le Duc. miners pressed for rail repairs. Bonapartists seek peace through Bezaine. Benedict Arnold-like commentary and public sentiment lean toward peace talks, though Russia remains aloof.
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Belgium
Gustave Flourens
Brussels
General Cambrie
Chatillon le Duc
Serres
Versailles
Herr Jacoby
Paris
Metz
Marseilles
Iambetta
Victoria
Prussia
Madrid
Prussa
Duke of Aosta
Paria
Berlin
Biswarck
London
Alsace
Lorraine
Bezaine
Russia
Vou
Landwehr
Kummer
Mets
Bazine
Francis Head
Germany
England
Europe
Tours
Joan of Arc
A Wild Comanche Wedding At Justice Rinsoap
A Kansas City Bulletin report describes Comanche Bill marrying his sixth wife, Mary Blood, in a quirky ceremony before Justice Rinsoap. The couple rode to the office on ponies, exchanged vows, and after a muddled exchange of pleasantries the squire conducted the ritual amid comic misunderstandings and exaggerated gestures.
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Justice Rinsop
Morni
Turkey Creek
Kanson
Melican
Byuise
Mesers
Tew
Havens
Bill
Mary Blood
Comanche
Mary
Krupp's Great Gun Mentioned by Berlin Letter
A Berlin letter reports Krupp’s monster gun, famed at the Paris Exposition, drawing strong attention for its unprecedented size and power. The note suggests officials and observers are assessing its potential military impact and technological prowess.
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Krupp
Berlin
Paris
Doha oo his coersivenee GAD 24
A Imereare on last fecal year-Sent, 950,910, re ceived, 549,896. Colonel T. B. Swan, inent lican who has Wet V upon last evening from the was fired street while sitting in his residence in Charleston. The ball his head about four inches.
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T. B. Swan
Charleston
Democratic Quarrel and a Case of Suspended Animation
Boston correspondent details a fractious dispute within the American Order of Phenix a secret native American group stirring city politics as Democrats including Mayor Shurtleff oppose the order while Catholic influence grows. A separate report from Washington Chronicle recounts Ella Frerer’s near death after typhoid with signs of animation three days after death prompting a late attempt at resuscitation and a funeral postponement.
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Boston
Chicago Journal
Order of Phenix
Shurtleff
Order of Feat
Beto
I Cing
Dr. Shurtleff
School Committee
Aioe
Devine Adams
Pheais
America
Washington
Ella
Eliza Frerer
Homestead
Prince George County
N.C. Draper
Thirteenth Street
B. Southwest
C. P. Griffith
Griffith
Miss Frerer
Joan Era
Senator Morrill Illness and 1870 News from Maine to New Hampshire
A broad sample of 1870 notices lists Senator Morrill of Maine seriously ill, labor lectures by M Mundell in New York, towns like Jackson and Columbus in sessions, local deaths, church dedications, divorce law advocacy by Elizabeth Cady Stanton, and various political and social snippets across Ohio, Massachusetts, New York, and Illinois including caste and crime notes, with odd anecdotes about taxes, temperance, and local personalities.
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Morrill
Maine
Jackson
Hibbard
Dayton
Morton
Mundelle
New York
Cooney Beach
Ohio Universalist
Columus
Book notices on Browne history of the American stage
A Cincinnati market item reviews Col T Allston Brownes History of the American Stage from Robert Clarke & Co and praises its typography and portraits. Also covered are Godeys Lady Book Receipts by S Anne Evans, and a boys title No Moes or the Career of a Rolling Stone by Harry Castleman with publisher details and availability in Cincinnati.
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Col. T. Allston Browne
Robert Clarke & Co
Col.t. Allston Browne
New York City
New York Clipper
Dick & Fitzgerald
Anne
Jennie June
Removal of the Capital Ends Convention Proceedings
The convention adjourned sine die after appointing committees to memorialize Congress on removing the capital. Delegates included George T. Young, C W S, Joseph D. Miles, John Coburn, B Harlan, C G Forshay, George M. Stewart, G F Magroom, James ei He Territory, and J B Cogswell. The executive committee now holds the matter for action and no further convention is planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Escat
George T. Young
Ohio
James Ei
Territory
J. B. Cogswell
Nebraska
Congress
Medill
Chicago
Grace Greeley
New York
J. H. Stevenson
Kentucky
L. A. Reavis
Missouri
W. M. Burwell
Louisiana
Forney
Illinois
St Wet Kashough
Reavis
Meat shortage sparks crowd unrest in Paris markets
Paris reports warn of dire meat shortages as crowds press for provisions. Vendors ration beef and bread amid rising prices and limited supply. Officials struggle to keep markets open while residents face hunger and tense scenes.
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Paris
New York Times
Joe Distro
Nts
War Debt Threat Lifts France Coin Circulation
A fragmentary report notes fears of war inflation and a substantial gold and silver franc reserve. The September 15 return shows a 500 million franc drop in coin and bullion, a 360 million rise in notes, and deposits slipping. Discount rates vary from one to six percent amid uncertain credit conditions.
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Bante
France
Aigen
Kentucky Stock Items Show Dull Trade Despite Cross-County Demand
Kentucky stock markets reveal overall dull activity with small groups of buyers from across the Ohio River visiting Prosentepa and nearby areas. Reports note mules sold up to 100 dollars and horse mule colts around 92 to 150 dollars, with Mason and other counties seeing fifty head of stock traded in recent days. The Danville Advocate records M M w returning from Pennsylvania with a carload of mules and expects strong field performance.
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Ohio River
Prosentepa
Crosthwait
Georgia
Hae de
R. M. Marshall
Mason County
Sic
Five Vibsky brothers mourn death of boy in woods
In Euclid township Cuyahoga county five Vibsky brothers hunted or played in the woods last Sunday. A seven year old tired boy left for home and was later found unconscious with a head wound. He died within hours. Two brothers who found him reported an unknown man fleeing the scene, but the woods were crowded with hunters making a stray bullet a likely cause.
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Vibsky
Euclid Township
Cuyahoga County
General Thomas Visits Dagget in Elgin NL
Gen Thomas toured Elgin Newfoundland meeting Mr Dagget via George ConPage medium. A Boston reporter noted the general praised the honors shown to his remains from San Francisco to Troy.
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Gen. Thomas
Mr. Dagget
Elgin
George Congage
Boston Spirit
San Francisco
Troy
Republican Corruption Provokes Satirical List In Illinois Press
The Jacksonville (Ill.) Sentinel vents a jeremiad on Republican corruption with a humorous catalog of “evidences” including the era’s woes. The Jacksonville Journal adds grievances such as the shortness of the corn crop, Napoleon’s capture, Black Tongue in cattle, women’s rights, Chicago river odor, Crimean War hash, and other recalled woes.
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Jacksonville
Ill
Jacksonville Journal
Napoleon
Chicago
Sentinel
Ohio Agricultural Convention 1871 Leader Names Listed
The annual convention of presidents of county agricultural societies gathers January 4 1871 with terms for new board members including Millengile Meni Jamesee Zanesville Rosa Perryabat Park Alexander Akron and others. Secretaries urged to prepare annual reports in compliance with law and file by early January.
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Ohio
Count Paooder Reural Societies
Egratte
Asist McBoard
Viz
Millengile
Meni Jamesee
ZanesviMames
W. Rosa
Perryabat
J. Park Alexander
Akron
Secretar
Nos Garly
Canabla
Atlantic nine defeat Reds 11 to 7 in Philadelphia
In Philadelphia the Atlantics of Brooklyn defeated the Redsstockings by 11 to 7 after a rough Mutual game. Errors by Dean and George Wright in the ninth allowed five runs, with Wright and Sweesy blamed for poor plays. Pitching by Brainard failed to prevent the late collapse as Cincinnati tallied eight hits to Atlantic seven.
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Tue Reproceixas
Yao Terday
Philadelphia
Atlantics
Brooklyn
Red Stockings
Athletics
Reds
Dean
George Wright
Sweesy
Cincinnnatis
BB. T. Atlantics
Smith
Poe
Chapman
Ferguson
Zeitlein
Ginard
Hall
Swrasy
Pike
McVey
Cincinnati
Atlantic
Brainard
School Board Scandal Mr Hurlbut's Defense
The Investigating Committee met after noon to hear Mr Hurlbut defend against charges. He argues bills are certified by the Board, not paid by him, and the auditor handles warrants. He contests Haynes discounts, disputes timing of payments, and says he acted as agent under standing rules. The committee adjourned to Friday for further investigation.
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Board of Education
W.rk. Hurlbut
Hurlbut
G. 5S. Haynes & Bro
Haynes
Johnston
G. A. Carnahan
Roe
Building Committee
Wehmer
Carberry
Waters
Gould
Bradley
McCammon
Cutting Affray at Union Stock Yard Ends In Arrest
Sunday last a serious affray occurred at Union Stock Yard Wee End. Thomas Walters clashed with Stevenson a St. Louis cattle dealer, Walters wounded Stevenson with a knife, Stevenson retaliated with a billet of wood and Walters was seized by Constable Packer. On the way to the station Walters threw two large knives from a Sixth street residence window. Stevenson to have a hearing before Esijjaire Cormany this afternoon. Also Cleves trouble where Herman G Lohe was assaulted by Christian Bebler and John Walker, Bebler jailed and Walker awaiting trial before Esq McLean. Grand Division Sons of Temperance reports fifty eight Divisions organized in the counties on Pet river for coming year.
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Thomas Walters
Stevenson
St. Louis
Walters
Packer
Sixth Street
Esijjaire Cormany
Cleves
Herman G. Lohe
Christian Bebler
John Walker
Walker
Esq. McLean
the Sons of Nee
A. M. Callfee
Dari
Pet River
Greenwoods Colored Baptists to Dedicate New Church
The colored Baptists of Greenwoods will dedicate their newly erected church next Sunday. The event marks a milestone for the congregation with a public ceremony expected to draw local residents and church members.
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The
Colored Baptists of
Greenwoods
Sewerage Commission approves multiple street sewer taps
The Board granted requests for taps on Hamilton to Fourth streets, Vine to Elm, and other sites, with Committees formed for further work. The Board also scheduled sewer repairs on Brown street and a costly tunnel sewer construction plan, while lamenting a suicide case of Michael Weismire in Hamilton Five Points.
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Sewerage Commission
Glenn
Dats
Sed
Boas
Liang and
Wiltsee
Ieee
la Vine
Tad C
Ats
Fourth Street
Phase
Ny Pep Avenue
John Stanton
McFarland Street
Plum
Central Avenue
Methodist Book Concern
Elm
Plum Streets
Smead
Third
Walnut
Vine Streets
Wiltece
Boss
Et Peel
Giese
Board of Health
Torrere
Commission
Comenee
Henry Street
Lang
Brown Street
Hamilton Road
O. & M. Railway Company
Woodstreet
Jas. J. Lyon
Richmond Street
John
Isec
Irth & Co
Nolte
Celeste
Corttecuof
Leston-Avenue
Sycamore Streets
Abigail Street
Cunee
Anniversary Celebrations for Mr and Mrs Philipa
Last night the couple celebrated their twent ieth wedding anniversary with a silver tea service and a silver pitcher presented by Mrs Menaucker and others. A party at Senger Hall followed, featuring a banquet and music. Rev C H Fowler of Chicago spoke at an upcoming Y M C A anniversary in the city, with three top speakers already announced.
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Harry Arrain
Philipa
Menauecker
Senger Hall
C. H. Fowler
D. D
Chicago
Committee of
Arra
Boy John Fletcher Seeks Lodging at Third Street Station
John Fletcher, seven, says he is from St. J 0. ap plied for lodging at the Third Street Station house. He ran away with an older brother but got separated after arriving in the city.
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John Fletcher
St. J
John
Petitioners’ Cause and Lottery Land in Butler County
Fragmentary text notes a meeting about a petitioners’ cause and a lottery for 398 acres of land in Butler county. Rev. Petroleum V. Nesby will not attend to advocate the petitioners’ side. Mentions Peter Schwab and an odd reference to Hamilton Opera and a Dutchman phrase.
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Rev. Petroleum
Peter Schwab
Hamilton
Butler County
Ah Pete
Meeting notes on Young Bachelors' Dancing and notices
A local meeting discussed the Young Bachelors' Dancing event and related notices published by city papers. The group reviewed the unanimous vote on regulations affecting the notices and the timing of future disclosures.
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Leman
Ceregs
Three Die, Dozen Injured In Ohio & Mississippi Rail Crash
An Ohio and Mississippi Railway night disaster near Shoals Station left three dead and several injured. A westbound freight passed a side track as a passenger train neared, causing a collision. Fireman Patrick died, others were rescued or perished, and an inquest is planned in Martic County.
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Aes
Shoals Station
Ohio & Mississippi
Ee Seem Sho
Ste
Patrick
Martic
Daytons Candidates to Address Citizens Tomorrow Night
Broad slate of local figures including Hon Robert Richardson and Congressman Baker to speak in Dayton outlining campaign themes. A separate note mentions an indictment mishap involving Henry Shuchanan for failing to report insurance.
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Henry Shuchanan
Mary Grand Aren Brien Prough
John Weidinger
Vik
Toahus Pedge
Robert
Richardson
Es Congr Baker
Dayton
Flying trip to Arkansas noted by Covington official
Judge Perkins of the County Court left on a morning flying trip to Arkansas. The Governor remitted a $200 fine against H Kramer for permitting gaming at his home. A discussion at Williamstown involved Arthur, Heo, Thomas, Wrightson, and others as they listened at Grant oon.
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Jud Perkins
Arkansas
H Kramer
Criminal Court
Williamstown
Arthur
Heo
Thomas
Wrightson
Road entertainment in Dayton honors railroad efforts
Alan McArthur presided as the Dayton crowd packed the hall for a celebration praising the railroad project. Subscriptions and stock pledges flowed from Dayton and Newport attendees, with Cincinnati observers contributing to the fund. A Newark extension talk and a dance at Kuhlman’s Hall followed, drawing many Newport youths and local citizens.
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Richmond
New
Beicorse Association
Dayton Association
Ieee Cal
Langely
Jon Kieacing Chak
Kuhlman's Hall
Newport
Sunday School Gathering Under Hamilton Association
A magi Sunday school meeting occurred last Sunday under Hamilton Association. H Thane Miller and Dean were advertised for a large audience, and the hall reached near full capacity. The event featured Rev Moore and others, with music and singing by Ohio Female Co instrument and a local music teacher, highlighting the spirit and unity of the Sunday schools.
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Hamilton Association
Hesswre
Ohio Female Co
Ular
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