Horse disease cripples New York streets and transit
Reports from New York and surrounding areas on October 28 29 describe a spreading horse disease decimating street traffic. Hack stands sparse and car lines reduced with many horses ill or dying. Brooklyn Albany and nearby towns report widespread impact halting business and freight. cities brace for further losses and potential human risk.
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New York
Bali
Broadway
Broome-street
Avenue
Tomorrew
Leck
Brooklyn
Campers
N. J
Tuvevil_E
Albany
N. Y
Troubles on the Texas frontier prompt American action
A long dispatch from Washington recounts a Texas Mexican frontier raid in which an alcalde was killed and a town burned. Accounts from Fort Duncan and Piedras Negras describe an American force attacking Resureccion, with Mexicans and others involved, and a pursuit by Lieut Cusack and Company H, Ninth Cavalry. The incident is linked to ongoing cross border raids and retaliation. A presidential appointment of William B. is noted without details.
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New York
Alaska
Kansas
Times and Chronicle
Hixgton
Mexico
War Department
Col. Merriam
Fort Duncan
Texas
United States
Schubardt
Piedras Negros
Resureccion
Wa. Scuviarort
U. S
Resurcevion
Lieut. Cusack
Rio Grande
Lieut Cusack
Cusack
Fort Clark
Abeakle
Wau. B
Grant poised for large win in the state
Secretary Routwell reports from New York that Grant will carry the state by a handsome majority. Treasury Agent Charles Bryant submits that Alaska’s St Pauls and St Georges Islands yield tens of thousands of skins while natives receive limited aid and suffer from quass or native beer consumption. Senator Poverey camps actively, with indications he will win re election to the Senate by a large majority as national appropriations boost internal improvements in Kansas.
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Crosby
New York
Rome
Routwell
Grant
Charles Bryant
Treasury
Seal
Alaska
Boutwell
St. Paul's Island
St. George's
Frankhands
Grint
Staty
Poverey
Senate
Agua
Thos
Kansas
Distillery Fire at Greenville Under Suspicion
A fire at Levi Stolic’s Greenville distillery destroyed the building except for outer brick walls. Firemen suspect arson. The incident occurred about 1 o’clock in October, with property loss estimated at 74,000 dollars for the Hom Company of Columbus.
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Times
Greenyilly
Levi Stolic
Hom
Columbu
Fragmented 19th Century News Snippets From Various Cities
A compilation of brief notices reports and incidents: Vienna population noted at 900 000 and eighteen cases. a boy named Eakin mortally hurt after leaping from a street car in Nashville. the steamship Corinthian ashore below Montreal and refloated for Quebec. arrests issued in Brooklyn’s present Isileidian. a cargo ship Bruno struck a rock in Gallup Rapids and sank. Victor Emmanuel reviewed the Italian fleet at Naples. a mock naval exercise conducted. ministers in Boston disavow any move to open communion. theological debate on Papal Infallibility in Havavilliers France. obituary of General J. Buchanan Baltimore port official. gamblers Henny and Fan fight in New Orleans with Henny shot. funeral of Ex-Governor Wilm. J. Johnston in Pittsburgh. U S Supreme Court term opened with all justices present except Nelson and Davis. will contest in New York to prove kin to Judge McCann. M. R. Waite to attend Toledo reception on return from arbitration duties. Newfoundland potato blight and reduced fishery forecast. Mexican Frontier Commission appointed to probe cattle stealing charges. Jersey City man Brown killed by bridge after Erie train derailment near Paterson N J.
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Corinthian
Montreal
Quebec
Brooklyn
Bruno
Tiamilion
Cinedn
Gallup Rapids
Victor Emmanuel
Naples
Boston
Havavilliers
France
Ecumenical Council
Albany Fosblanc
London Tra
Why the German Republicans Refuse to Follow Schurz
The German Republicans denounce Karl Schurz for siding with Horace Greeley and the Democratic coalition. They argue Schurz betrays his past Union loyalty and warns Germans against supporting Greeley, urging continued allegiance to General Grant and the Republican cause. The piece cites Schurz's past platforms, the Cincinnati convention, and warns of a loss of liberties if the opposition prevails.
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Senator Schurz
Missouri
Bernard Storck
Salomon
Bustle
Karl Schurs
Cooper Institute
New York
Sanc
Kod Schurz
Senate
Bark Sears
Sanders
Cincinnati
Cliveley
Horace Greeley
Greeley
Schurz
Greeley Stansdia
Karl Schurz
Republican Party
Hay
Gen. Grant
Sahai Onal’ Dudhooeng
General Grant
Union
Free Republic
Georgia election and Grant era sparks reform debate
The Georgia vote is blamed on force and fraud to favor Greeley opposing Grant’s policies. The piece argues white suppression of Black voters harms the South’s reform effort and warns against reconciliation rhetoric. It mocks President Grants leadership and cites Schurz campaigning in the state.
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Greeley
Georgia
Republican Party
South
Gen. Grant
Reesecilers
Congress
Thas
New York Commercial
Sermon Sparks Stampede at Bethel Church
A Sabbath service at Bethel Church in Little Rock devolved into chaos as Rev. James F. A. Session discussed a wide gospel door and adversaries. A man shouted amid remarks about Grant and Georgia, triggering an uproar and people fleeing the pews as the minister urged discipline.
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Bethel Church
Ninth and Broadway
James F. A. Sestion
Eller
Geo
Arkansas Conference
South
Georgia
Grant
Baxter
Saul Summers
Tabbs Gros
Nova Scotia malady report and cautions after illness
Fragmentary notes from Nova Scotia Chronicle describe a spreading malady with cautions on rest and convalescence. Report mentions canal horses affected and efforts to deploy boats, suggesting an early public health concern and quick response to a health scare with unclear details.
Morton's New Furnace Firm Under Fire In Illinois
Indianapolis report details Articles of association for Ure Minis Furnace Company of Hardin County Illinois. Capital stock 500000. Company plans an iron furnace and has begun laying foundations for a large elevator. Public denial by Colfas that he seeks office or newspaper venture. Prominent railroad men backing venture. party implications noted.
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Morton
Kraereke Tsun Analoles, Inc
Republican Party
Colfas
Ure Minis Furnace Company
Cdkeriad
Hardin County
Ilinois
Vatican Seeks Aid as Irish Clergy Clashes Persist
Rome reports Cardinal Callegari pressed the Pope to assist Galway Catholic clergy facing persecution. The Holy See refused to intervene, saying Irish clergy only follow papal guidance when it serves their aims. Floods along the Po devastate Mantua Ferrara areas. thousands homeless as towns like Casal Maggiore and Ostiglia face destruction and widespread panic. Relief efforts mobilize across Italy amid vast inundation. A hurricane in Syracuse kills at least thirty-two as winds topple buildings and bury victims.
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Rome
IRS
Giornale di Roma
Callena
Holy See
Galway
Holy Father
Mantuo
Ferrara
Italy
Casal
Maggiore
Ostiglia
Syracuse
Arbitration Appeal Reported In Rio Talks On Paraguay Treaty
Lisbon dated October 24 reports that negotiations between Argentina's federation and Brazil over the disputed Paraguayan Treaty are being conducted in secret. It was generally believed a friendly settlement would be reached.
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Rio de Janeiro
Brazil
Turbulent New York Court Proceedings and Germanism Support
In New York October 11 the prosecution questions a defendant's share in a crime while Mayer Maltarte is mentioned as possibly guilty under the indictment. Wardens debate jury instructions, Tweed indictment admissibility is ruled out, and Washburne defends U.S. protection of Germans in Paris amid the siege, praising Thiers. A burglary at Tsaune & Co. on Broadway is reported with warrants for Isaac Robinson and Edward Costello over $7,500 bribery allegations related to freight car ordinance.
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Vine Coano
Mayer
Sone
Che
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Buckley
Tweed
Ton
Blibu
Weshburne
Paris
Washburne
Grant
France
United States
Serure
SIMO
Legation
M. Thiers
Commune of
Tsaune & Co
Broadway
Isaac Robinson O
Edward Costello
Resistant Aldermen
New Haven Road
Discrimination in Duties On French Imported Goods
Washington October 24 Officials say a proclamation was prepared to impose a ten percent discriminating duty on goods imported in French vessels from non France ports under the act of June 30 It awaits signature by the President and was held to discuss with Minister Washburne to allow inquiry by the French government It may be issued tomorrow
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Washington, D.C
Department of State
Theionesse
France
Treasury Department
Washburne
Senator Alcorn Praises Grant Wilson at Memphis Meeting
In Memphis on October 29 Senator Alcorn of Mississippi spoke to about three hundred at Exchange Hall in support of Grant and Wilson. J. B. Best and James Oliver were jailed in Osceola, Arkansas over riots and enforcement act violations, then released on bail. Report says Governor Hadley voided registrations in six townships of Mississippi County Arkansas including Osceola.
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Senator Alcorn
Mississippi
Exchange Hall
Grant
Wilson
J.B. Best
James Oliver
Osceola
Ark
Hadley
Mississippi County
Noll
Fragmented OCR yields court notes and local lectures
Reading like a tense court log, the text references a Deputy United States Marshal action, a Mrs Murray examination, fines for harassment, a lithographer charged with insult, and a church lecture by Reverend E Wentworth on social life in China to benefit the Ladies’ Providing Society at St John’s M E Church.
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Mes
Mary A. Car ‘Carr
United States
Hawn
Murray
Halliday
St. John’s M. E
Park
Longworth Streets
Rex. E. Wentworth
Latics’ Revesitory
China
Ladies’ Purnishing Society
Spain in Congress heated debate on Amadean ministry
In Congress Garridas said the Radical party survives only by Republicans’ sufferance. President Zorilla clashed with Figueras who angrily asserted the current administration would be the last Spanish ministry under Amadeus, signaling sharp political tensions.
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Garridas
Radical
Spain
Zorilla
Figueras
Amadeus
Country-seat Burned in Limerick Incash Fire
Loxpoy October 20 report a fire at Lord Massey’s country-seat in Limerick Incash. The blaze destroyed the residence with losses estimated at 375,000.
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Loxpoy
Lord Massey
Limerick
City Attorney Says City Lacks Power on Colorado River Subsidy
In San Francisco on October 28 the City Attorney informed Supervisors that the city cannot withdraw the ten million Colorado River subsidy before the people. The issue must be settled by a November 5 vote. Leading lawyers concur in this opinion.
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San Francisco
President Grant on Indian policy reform denied
Philadelphia report cites a note from Geers H Stuart to President Grant. The president replies that no change in Indian policy is contemplated and affirms openness to civilized, Christianizing aims while defending the Creator's plan for humanity. Graves signs as secretary.
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Gein HL
Stuart
Fay
Indiana
Gavemmucal
River News and Steamer Updates in October Reports
Monongahela river levels show eight feet eight inches at noon while Oil City stands at five feet ten inches and Brownsville remains stationary. The Wild Duck and Comet's barges load for St Leattix as the Carrie Brooks plans a Wheeling trade return. Hudson awaiting raising, dredging at Turtle Creek bottleneck to remove coal. Wrecks at Burlington bar cleared, coal fleet expanding with more boats and 10,000 bushels of coal and coke. Louisville and Cincinnati coal movements listed with 34 coalboats and 50 barges. Weather clear. later reports from Evansville and Port List note arrivals and departures, including the Umpire, struck at Cincinnati Bar, total loss feared.
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Hudson
Goodwin
Turtle Creek
Monongahela
Slarkwater
Burlington Bar
Wheeling
Jersey
Cincinnati
Keystone
John Hanna
Michigan
Oil Valley
Resolute
Louisville
Praker
Tou Dol+worth
Veteran
Fred. Wilson
Tiger No
N. J. Bighey
Walid
J. S. Mercer
Blue Lodge
Hila Layman
Eddyville
Cincinnati Bar
Sifink
Wheeler Expedition Faces Heavy Snow in Early Winter
Salt Lake report from October 29 notes Prof Hayden expected and the Wheeler Expedition at Tonqueville Utah. Lieut Wheeler leads a split force toward the Colorado River and Northern Arizona while others head toward Buckskin mountains in Southern Nevada. Parties plan to reunite in Washington and resume duties in January as heavy mountain snows threaten mining progress. Prof Haydon is due tomorrow from Yellowstone country and the expedition remains in good health.
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Salt Lake
Mining Journal
Wheeler
Tonqueville
Utah
Colorado River
Arizona
Buckskinountains
Nevada
Salt Lake City
Washington
Haydon
Yellowstone
Coroner’s Jury Finds Malpractice in Dr. Rosenhein Case
Porank ERVSIE Ostober 2. The Coroner's jury has verdict that Wm. Deeria died of malpractice at the hands of Dr. Martin Rosenhein. The accused has not yet been arrested.
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Porank Ervsie
Ostober
Wm. Deeria
Martin Rosenhein
Market Roundup From October Listings and Prices
The column records mixed commodity prices including flour, pork, bacon, and lard with notes on steady to unchanged lines. It lists odds and ends for wheat, oats, corn, barley, and sugar cures, plus cattle hogs and beef counts, showing market activity and price ranges across various days in October and February.
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Matober
S &i
Tage
Meinecber
Frey
Beyren
Hens Aan
Lowes
Cabecs
Oil market report shows varied crude pricing in ports
Portsnine and Philadelphia show a firm but unsettled oil market with mild drops in crude values while refined shipments hold near four dollars. Traders noted lower bids for tuber deliveries and a quiet Philadelphia market for shipped products as market activity drifted.
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Portsnine
New York
Staal
Arte Raveltage
Philadelphia
Nine Million Bushels of Coal Shipped Amid Steamship Losses
Special dispatch reports extensive coal and coke shipments by sea, with multiple steamers and barges involved. Figures show millions of bushels moved, including 443,000 to Cincinnati and 4,417,300 elsewhere, while crews work amid weather and mechanical hazards. A mechanic named John Andrews is noted in a separate incident.
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Healesata
Assille
Owenty
Cincinnati
Madison
John’ Andrews
Distillery Fire Destroys Greenville Plant
A Greenville Darkenensty Ohio distillery was burned last night around 12:30 causing about 20000 dollars in losses with 11000 dollars insured. The cause is unknown but suspected arson. Governor Noyes will speak at a Republican meeting in the city courthouse square next Saturday evening.
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Times and Chronicle
Davytox
Greenville
Darkenensty
Ohio
Thhat Place
Noyes
Court House
New York Times on a cosmopolitan future of cookery
The piece argues for blending diverse national cuisines into a harmonious system and notes markets offer worldwide goods. It criticizes current civilization for lacking cosmopolitan culinary culture, despite good restaurants and hotels, calling for affordable, clean, well-cooked fare with reliable tea coffee and modest wine prices.
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New York Times
New York
Sickness Hits Fifty Horses Across Stables in Pa Delphia
PaulaDelphia dispatch reports about fifty horses sick in various stables on October 29, with about half confined to passenger-car lines stables. One hundred horses are sick in Camden, New Jersey.
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Pauladelphia
Camden
Nod
River traffic updates span falls, boats, and ports in early October
Special Dispatches report river levels at Louisville with 19 inches on the falls and 4 feet on Portland bar, pending boat movements. Albany and Cairo freight activity is noted along the Lower Ohio, while New Orleans bound loads and Hemlerton packets prepare to resume service next week amid cautious improvement.
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Times and Chronicle
Louisville
Portland Bar
Dan
Rice
Bell
Red River
Cairo
Orleans
Lower
Ohio
New Albany
Ixp
Houston
New Orleans
Chamesros
W. Va
C. P. Hancages
Gallipolis
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