Horse Epidemic Disrupts City Trade and Transport
A sweeping horse disease hits multiple cities causing stalled piers and blocked lines. Reports from Boston to Cleveland note diseased, sometimes dying, horses delaying freight, car lines, and army transport. In New York and Brooklyn deaths rise with limited hay and fresh horses scarce. Public fear and remedies follow rapidly as steamers and wagons struggle to move goods across the region.
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New York
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Brooklyn
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Ingalls
Iterian
Velocipede Mania Returns to City Streets
Reports describe crowded stables and crowded streets as velocipedes reappear amid caution for riders and pedestrians. A chaotic scene near the Avenue Hotel and Park yesterday highlighted the dangers and rising interest in the fast pedals.
Discriminating duties on French vessels headed to U.S.
Washington reports tension on the Mexican border as Secretary Fish foresees no hostilities. Aimed at French ships, a proclamation will impose duties on goods arriving from non direct French ports. The Mexican minister handles the dispute with an expected pairwise accord to curb disorder along the border.
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Times and Chronicle
WashineTon
Mexico
Texas
Fish
France
Fort Wayne Political Matters Final Meeting Before Election
Fort Wayne dispatch reports both parties courting voters before the election. The Republicans plan a large rally with speakers including R. S. Taylor W. H. Withers R. S. Robertson B. W. Oakley and others. Democrats schedule a separate address by George W. Julian amid optimistic but cautious forecasts.
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Times and Chronicle
Fort Wayne
Exp
Taylor
W. H. Withers
George W. Julian
Pendleton Cancels Hillsboro Meeting Foe Dem Demagogues
Special dispatch reports in Hillsboro Ohio October 30 that Hon George H Pendleton and other reformers were billed to speak for a hermaphrodite candidate but failed to arrive. The meeting promises and itinerant promoter drew bills circulated countywide by a Democratic enthusiast rather than the county committee. The piece questions whether leaders have faded or an administrator or agent is behind the effort.
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Times and Chronicle
George H. Pendleton
Democratic County Committee
Trial of Hall Frauds in New York Registration Case
In New York on October 29 the defense argued there is no evidence of willful or perverse duty by the Mayor or of fraud in city accounts. The court ruled the Mayor could be charged for neglect in office, and adjourned as Peckham pressed precedents. Tremain to sum up tomorrow. Tweed's trial day closed amid a crowded court audience.
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Peckham
Rct
Renin
Tremain
Stoughton
Hall
James H
Total loss as steamer Kate Kinney burns at river landing
Fire destroyed the steamer Kate Kinney at the foot of enthe street at 10 o'clock last night. Watchman John Steveda and his wife escaped barefoot and unarmed, as flames swept the upper works. Captain Irwin went down with the ferryboat McHenry aiding with a pump. Kinney, under repairs, owned by Hicks King and Wall & Co of Louisville and John Montgomery of Jeffersonville, valued at 25000, with insurers in Wheeling and Cincinnati companies. Origin unknown but suspected from holes burned through cylinder timbers by hot roa.
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Times and Chronicle
New Assasy
Inv
Kate Kinney
Enthe Street
John Steveda
Texas
Irwin
McHenry
Kinney
New Orleans
Hicks King
New Albany
Cincinnati
Wheeling
Earl Russell Letter on Irish Reform and Parliament
London dispatch reports Earl Russell, over eighty, writing to the World’s London correspondent. He proposes a scheme for humerals in Ireland at the coming Parliament session to promote Irish improvement and prosperity. He fears a Irish Parliament would waste energies on inflaming passions and urges wise governance in both England and Ireland.
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Earl Russell
Ireland
London
England
Lord R
Yellow Fever Alarm Rebels in Connecticut Seaports
A Norwich special reports great anxiety in seaport villages near Norwich as a vessel carrying fever reaches Stonington and Santo Domingo, with two sick men near death. No new cases yet, but health officials scramble to contain spread.
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New York
Norwich
Conn
Sto Santo Domingo
Stonington
San
Sash Ares Geemmetin
Indian Raid and Killings Reported in Texas Raid
St Louis October 30 The Republican prints a Texas dispatch dated October 17 describing Indian incursions with casualties and wounded. Part of the Indians remain in Texas while citizens organize to drive them out. Wm D Kelley of Pennsylvania spoke in Kansas City on milling importance. Hog packing and pork markets see heavy slaughter in Kansas City.
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Texas
Hood
Wm. D. Kelley
Pennsylvania
Kansas City
Atansas City
Death of Mrs. Horace Greeley in New York
The wife of Hon. Horace Greeley died at dawn in New York. She suffered during the night with chills but passed peacefully at four o'clock. The funeral is set for twelve o'clock Friday at Dr Chapin's Church.
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New York
Horace Greeley
Greeley
Alvin Ren Ae
Andes
Che Hed
Dr. Chapin
River conditions and boat traffic report Charleston to New Albany
Dispatches report river depth at 4 feet 3 inches and receding slowly near Charleston while towboats and packet arrivals varying from Cairo to St Louis are listed. Weather described as clear, cool or cloudy and mild with recent rain noted across Albany Albany to Memphis routes.
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Times and Chronicle
Charleston
W. Va
Alex. Chambers
Cairo
III
Oe Jo.roe
New Orleans
Tige
St. Louis
Memphis
Mary A
Belle Vernon
Jo. Flemi
S J. ‘Louis
City of Chester
Belle of
Evansville Republicans Hold Ree in City Rally
Minister Washburne dined with the President and family yesterday. The Republicans of Evansville Indiana held Ree at William Foreman is appointed to succeed Reni. F. Thomas deceased as Postmaster at Circleville UC. A son of Rev Gallagher was instantly killed in New York when a beam fell on his head from a new building. The steamer Missouri sailing from New York on the 17th for Nassau and Havana was five days overdue yesterday. An accident on the Great Western road left six cars off the track with the conductor badly hurt. Brooklyn applications were made for a new trial in the breach of promise case Miss Homan vs Alexander Earle, damages $15,000. Nathaniel Fullerton President of Bellows Falls National Bank died in Chester VT at age 98. A man registered as A McDesert Montreal at Merrimack House recently and was found dead. identified as a noted burglar and pickpocket, aged old and born in London.
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New York
Missouri
Nassau
Hlavena
Canada
Brooklyn
Miss Homan
Alex. Earle
Nathaniel Fullerton
The
Bellows Fails National Bank
Chester Vt
United States
A. McDesert
Montreal
Merrimack House
London
Upper House Blocks German Country Reform Bill
The Upper House of the German Parliament remains firm in its opposition to the Country Reform Bill. The foods in the South of France have subsided. The damage to farms and vineyards is extensive. The mortal remains of Heinrich Heine were disinterred from Montmartre Cemetery and moved to Hamburg. The Council General of the Department of the Seine supports compensation and employment of lay teachers in the public sector and will petition the Assembly for legislation.
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Heinrich Heine
Montmartre
Hamburg
Rep Willow Nebraska Oct 19 describes new country health and riches
A letter from Arsene P. Loomis reports from four months underground about a healthy beautiful territory near the Republican River and Red Willow Creek. He notes rich soil six to nine feet deep, abundant bottom lands, buffalo grass uplands, and timber such as ash and cottonwood. He mentions a sawmill and planned grist-mill, homestead opportunities, light military presence, wildlife abundant including buffalo deer antelope beaver and fowl, and expresses support for Grant in the town.
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New
Republican River
Red Willow Creek
Alexis
Yale
Greeley
The Indian Situation
A Rocky Mountain News critique warns of unsettled tribal tensions in Utah Wyoming and along the Rio Las Animas. It argues war may come in spring, urges proactive military preparation to confine tribes to reservations and supports strict enforcement of the reservation system under General Sheri and Pope.
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Denver
Utah
Wyoming
Pacife
Rio Las Animas
Indianaerritory
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Arizona
Rio Las
Sheri
Brown speaks briefly at Belleville. papers misstate duration
Gratz Brown spoke for ten minutes at Belleville but printed two hours in the Missouri Democrat and other liberal organs including the Cincinnati Commercial. He sat on a rotten apple just before ascending the platform.
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Belleville
Minouri
Cincinnati
Missouri Democrat
Defamation Threat Spurs Firearm Attempt at Equitable Office
In Police Court this morning Franklin P. Davis faced a charge of threatening personal violence after purchasing a revolver and intending to kill H. I. Center of the Equitable Insurance Co. Davis, partially paralyzed for years, supposedly sought revenge for a perceived marital betrayal. Center thwarted the attack, wounding Davis’s thumb as the gun misfired, and Davis was held in $50 bail for one year. Center proclaimed innocence and called for a full investigation.
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Mdawin
Chronicle
Rate Street
Center Atatent
Theft at Vine Street premises by trusted intruder
A sneak thief entered the Vine Street residence of Pook Kralig while Mr. Kat Market was away yesterday, stealing $14 in greenbacks, a note for $200 due 1873, a Main Street bookseller’s debt, and several pieces of gold jewelry including earrings, armlets, and multiple rings marked with initials M K F K. The thief is presumed to know the premises.
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Second Edition Reports Mixed Horse Disease Spread
Reports from Oswego Adelphia Providence and Orford show a mixed picture of the horse disease. Boston shows a decrease while other localities report ongoing cases and withdrawals. In Oswego two thirds of canal horses affected and transport difficulties persist. Markets in Adelphia note new cases while Providence reports widespread withdrawals and weakness among stable horses. In Orford the illness is mild.
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N. Y
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Providence
Campaign Advices and Fraud Schemes Reported in Columbus
Dispatch notes Republican advices claiming suppression of Democratic fraud in Ohio counties amid a push to maximize votes. It mentions a Central Ohio Teachers Association meeting in Lancaster and describes a bizarre bones shower exhibit from Louisiana. a fire incident burns saloon keeper Jacobs with a burning lamp. also filings annexing East Cleveland to Cleveland and Clifton Lot Co plans with 2,060 capital.
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Branson Arrested After Fatal Brick Blow in Chillicothe
In Chillicothe Ohio on October 30 James Branson, a colored man, struck Irishman Thomas Dann with a brick, inflicting a serious head wound. Dann remained alive at noon. Branson was taken into custody pending the outcome of Dann's condition. dispute arose over a coal-house contract Dunn awarded to another, Branson claiming tenant rights as a carpenter.
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Times
Chillicothe
James Branson
Thomas Dann
Branson
Dunn
Bond Purchases To Day The Mayor's Trial
Eleven bond offers totaling 868 500 were made at 112 36 to 112 60. The government advertised to buy one million but purchased 359 250. Hall's counsel argued there was no evidence proving guilt to sustain the indictments and urged the jury to acquit the Mayor.
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New York
Halls
Strakosch Injured in Train Accident
Strakoseh of a traveling troupe was aboard the train that wrecked near Deanville yesterday. He sustained a sprained right arm and other injuries.
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Toronto
Strakeseh
Deanwville
Monthly Coal Sales in Scranton and New York Prices
October 3 report shows Scranton coal sales totaling 75000 tons with price data including steamboat 3.82, grate 3.72, chestnut 4.72 per ton. Prices reflect a busy market with varying rates across coal types and shipping methods in Scranton and New York.
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Scranton Coal
New York
Scranton
Balloon Tugboat Fire in Philadelphia Causes 50000 Loss
A tugboat Balloon was burned in Philadelphia last night, causing an estimated loss of 50000. The incident occurred at the Amherst area according to a special bulletin.
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Philadelphia
Age's
Amherst
Wheat and grain prices across Detroit and Chicago markets slip
In Detroit and Chicago trading, wheat and corn show mixed to steady moves with futures quoting No. 2 and No. 1 grades, receipts and shipments reported, and flat or slightly firm cash prices. Live cattle and oats hold with modest activity while flour markets in New York remain quiet though wheat futures rise slightly.
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Midt
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Wadelard
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York
Faber
Taney
Nis
Nian
Shreveport
Henry Ames
A.M
Morongah slate amid Brownsville wrecks and river news
Special dispatch notes Morongah slate falling to 7 feet 9 inches at Brownsville and weather improving. Carrie Brook and Petrolia arrive from Wheeling, with works on steamer Hudson underway. Dredge Monongahela operates at Tarthe Creek mouth as Wild Duck and barges head to St Louis. Kate Kinney fire loss valued and insured. Riverlevels and port lists detailed with oil and market notes.
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Times and Chronicle
Brownsville
City City
Carrie Brook
Petrolia
Wheeling
John Trimble
Trisable & Hornbrook
Hudson
Trimble
St. Louis
Monongahela
Tarthe Creek
Louisville
Kate Kinney
New Albany
National
Baton
Franklin
W. Va
Hicks King
Monthomer
Carter
Portland Bar
NEW YORK FASHIONS IN FUR AND CHILDREN CLOTHING
The article reviews current fur trends including seal skin, black marten and Alaska sable, with prices from 25 to 1100 dollars and guidance on quality. It notes subdued popularity of astrakhan, details trim options and lists muff costs, plus a section on children’s clothing with velvet coats, sailor suits, and boys’ kilt and suit styles and prices.
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Lyons
Ritualistic wedding clash rocks Pittsburg church
A Baltimore-based Episcopal rector, formerly at All Saints in Uhey City, faced a ritual dispute over a planned marriage to Mixes Hunter. Trinity Church vestry opposed the ritual service, forcing the groom to yield and proceed with a simple marriage after a large crowd gathered. The attempt to move to St Peters failed as the requested service could not be arranged.
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Times and Chronicle
Firrautre
Miller
Baltimore
All Saints’ Chapel
Uhey City
Mixes” Hunter
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Conductor's Son Fatally Hurt in Freight Train Incident
In Bellefontaine Ohio a fourteen year old boy Bod Brown ing, son of conductor Browning, was fatally injured when he fell under a moving freight train near Fortville Indiana. The tragedy occurred around eight this morning leaving no chance of recovery. Judge Lawrence is scheduled to speak at Republican meetings in Piqua Ohio Friday and in Sidney Ohio Saturday evening at 8 PM.
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Cleveland
Columbus
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Indianapolis
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Fortville
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Compromise Boundary Proposal in San Juan Dispute
Berlin dispatch reports three experts advised adopting the midsile channel as the boundary between British and American territory in the San Juan case. Reports not yet published. Thomas Hughes declines re election to Parliament. Moravian steamship arrives.
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William
San Juan
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Paris resident Thiers grants Clothilde freedom to stay
In Paris on October 30 President Thiers informed Princess Clothilde wife of Prince Napoleon she may remain in France without government interference. The notice marks a peaceful resolution affecting royal status and residence.
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Thiers
Clothilde
Prince Napoleon
France
Tennessee Democrats Predict GOP Gains in State Race
The Democratic State Executive Committee, in Nashville on October 30, cites reports from seventy two East Tennessee counties, thirty one in the Middle and nineteen in the West. It lists Cheatham 77575, Johnson 40120, Manning 49800, claiming independents will lose to Republicans and urging voters to concentrate on party nominees to safeguard the party's seats in Congress and the state legislature.
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Nashville
Democratic States Executive Committee
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Middle
Tennes
Cheatham
Johnson
Maynard
State Legislative
Discriminating Duty Proclamation Signed in Washington
The President signed a proclamation imposing discriminatory duties on certain articles from France, announced in Washington on October 30. The measure targets selected French goods, reflecting a protectionist move in trade policy.
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Washington
France
Proceedings of the Convention of Machine Manufacturers
The Convention of Machine Manufacturers met this afternoon at two o clock with President Blandy presiding. Committees were named and a report on next meeting place favored Pittsburg for December 17 1872 but ended in a tie, Col Lane later choosing Cincinnati for the 1873 gathering. Debates covered hours of labor and apprenticeship with remarks from Lane Dyer and Maxwell.
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Ohio
Streenwald
Cincinnati
Alex. Gordon
Universary
Arijhur Moore
Jamies R. Maxwell
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Rochester
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Wastenew Stone-Breakers Seek Reliable Partner
Classified notice describing reliable and intelligent man wanted for lucrative business between Gil aan avenue and Court Street near Chicago. Offers annual earnings from $1.50 to $3,008. Address J.B Ford & Co. City, with additional call for a two gentlemen partnership and a local address at Covington.
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