Diverse 19th Century News Snapshots From Pittston
A scattered mosaic reports deaths from cholera and yellow fever, convicts’ escapes, and a Pittsburg mayoral slate. It notes a Nova Scotia seizure of A. E. schooner, Grand Duke Alexis voyage, and rail accidents. It catalogs arrestees and murders in Louisville, a Shadeville church collapse, and a Hudson River flood level.
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Alexis
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Paris
Ohio
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New Orleans
Campaign in Ross County and Senator Conkling Speech
Special dispatch notes General Jubal Early arriving Friday night and addressing a large crowd on Saturday afternoon. It highlights enthusiasm among supporters and a growing interest in examining Republican party principles as leaders campaign.
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Times and Chronicle
Republican Party
Conkling Letter Critiques Peeeee Republicans in New York
A published letter from Roscoe Conkling to J. H. Griswold criticizes Republican factions in Peeeee and New York City, arguing their opposition harms the party. He questions the motives of those who oppose his leadership and warns of disloyalty to the cause and to the state.
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Rosco Conkling
J. H. Griswold
New York
Religious services draw huge crowds in Darton Ohio
A special dispatch reports Methodist services in Darton Ohio drew immense audiences as Bishop Ames arrived from Kenton to begin Ohio Conference proceedings. The meeting featured two and a half hours of preaching and discussion with strong attendance across city churches.
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Times and Chronicls
Darton
Pineete Cound
Ames
Kenton
Ohio
River Rise Tracks Through Portland Bar Forecast
River levels rise by two inches with projected increases to two feet at the falls and four feet at Portland bar. Measurements show 26 inches at French Island as of September 4. Weather clear with a steady 81 degrees. Business remains dull as the Henderson packet Gray is due back tonight amid shipyard gossip and cautious optimism for further rise. The Charmer is noted to have faced rough conditions.
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Times
Carunteis
Portland Bar
French Island
Henderson Packet
Senate
Paper bids raised dispute at the Montana meeting
In Columbus on September 4, bidders for supplying state paper and fuel faced a dispute after the 12 o’clock deadline. Three parties offered bids within minutes past the limit, prompting objections from earlier bidders who accuse a late consolidation. The matter is under discussion as to precedence and eligibility.
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the Times and Chronics
Columbus
Montana
W.F. Wheeler
United States
Montana Territory
Boseman City
Gallatin Valley
Kentucky
William Warfield
Lexington
Geo. W. Dean
United States Coal Survey
State House Yard
Harvard
Tacos
Hartford
Dean
State House
Corner Queen Street house damaged in night fire
A fire at the corner of Queen Street injured occupants and damaged a house. Fire crews worked through the night to control the blaze and keep the surroundings safe. No further details on injuries or cause were provided.
Amadeo Swinging the Circle His Sentiments Toward U S
Amadeo outlines his stance toward the United States, expressing views on policy and relations. The piece frames his position around key events and recent developments affecting bilateral ties and strategic interests.
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United States
Anti Tammany Movements and Public Turmoil Across City
The piece reports rising anti Tammany activity led by the German National Association calling a mass meeting at Cooper Institute over city finances and graft. It also mentions the alleged abortionist case with a newborn death, a sprawling account of stolen public funds in the 1869 1871 era, and violent clashes leaving multiple dead and wounded in Anto Chico.
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German National Association
Cooper's Institute
Cheney and Crane Clash Over Christ Church Conflict
Albert Crane Jr of Christ Church posts in the cremen paper a lengthy reply to Bishop Whitehouse detailing an interview, a wager on September 10 services, and disputing the Bishop’s account. Crane asserts the key issue is the parish’s future as a harmonious, better parish in the diocese.
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Albert Crane
Christ Church
Cremen
Charles E. Cheney Jr
Ministry of
Benner
Import trade vision outlined at Chicago port talks
The Chicago segment discusses importing via the St Lawrence route to bypass New York tolls. It notes potential savings, claims daily New York duties exceed twenty thousand dollars, and predicts Chicago gains from redirected trade. Mentions improving docks and canal access and shortening delivery times.
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Tives Bs
St. Pence
New York
New York Custom-House
the &T. Cas Rence
Cinetoni- Howe
Montreal
Chicago
Sages
Butler and Hawley trade sharp dig at danger of demagogue
Hartwoop September 4 a circular letter from Gen Hawley replies to Gen Butler’s speech. Hawley calls Butler the most reckless unscrupulous demagogue since Aaron Burr and warns he will cause trouble unless defeated. He brands Butler a monstrosity in New England.
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Hartwoop
Gen. Hawley
Gen. Butler
Hawley
Butler
Aaron Burr
New England
Thiers And Rivet Debate On Executives And Monarchical Tendencies
Fragmentary text discusses Thiers, Rivet, and three year executive period. Mentions promotion of a ministerial plan and the role of ministers, plus concern over monarchical leanings and parliamentary satisfaction. References to Grevy and the National Assembly amid political maneuvering.
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Haan
Er Henmatty
I. Ivet
The President Plans Campaign Swing Through Ohio and Pa
Washington reports the President will visit Ohio in about a week with his family. He will first tour the coal regions of Pennsylvania and return there for the season around October 1. The National Congressional Committee gears to send stamp speakers into Pennsylvania during the canvass while Robeson is to speak there.
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Times and Chronicle
Washington
Ohio
Pennsylvania
National Congressional Committee
Robeson
Indian Trials Underfire Over Upper Missouri Reports
Montana dispatch reports Teo the Western Associated Press notes published accounts of Indian activity on the Upper Missouri at Fort mis could be contested as false claims.
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Teo
Western Associated Press
Indian Triall
Montana
Upper
Missouri
Fort Cough
Bright Case Proceedings Seek Plea and Indictment Quash
Special dispatch from IndianaPolis reports in the Bright case this afternoon the defense moves for a plea in abatement citing Judge J S Duncan appointed as pro tem and Judge Elliott absent at Lime. No indictment was returned. Prosecutor seeks additional counsel and defense objects. A motion to discharge the prisoner is expected.
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Times and Chronicle
IndianaPoLis
Duncan
Elliott
Lime
Pittsburg Whisky Tax Suspect Sentenced
Special Dispatch reports a Pittsburg retailer in a whisky tax case was sentenced in the United Court this morning. He must pay a fine and serve six months in jail as the minimum penalty for not paying the special tax.
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Times and Chronicle
United Court
England in crisis as queen ill and seas suffer disasters
English headlines report Queen Victoria still ill amid a spate of maritime misfortunes. Descriptive items list disasters near Desig Sing Altona Coblentz Leipsic and Da with various ships including the bark Ermandinengage and steamski Breael affected. An English student dies attempting an Alps ascent and a voyage from Queenstown to Hamburg is noted with ships visiting Plymouth and Liverpool.
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Desig
Sing
Altona
Coblentz
Leipsic
Alps
Shields
Eacock
Steamski Breael
Newee
Queenstown
Liverpool
Comets
Plymouth
Hamburg
Market Conditions and Prices For Beef and Lamb
The market showed slight improvement in heat and demand this week. Beef prices around 200 dollars per head and lambs at about 6.50 to 7.00 per hundredweight, with standard deals noted for fresh stock in regional trade.
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Carrie
Riot Scene Described From Damaged Report
A fragmented account portrays riot police as harsh and twenty seven rioters involved. Streets were reportedly paste with blood near a station as wounded individuals were noted.
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Eee
Achies Phe
Hart
Dior Perrons
Gees
Grain and market notes from an early trading report
Fragmentary OCR shows prices for wheat, lard, whisky with notes of demand and range. Mentions 1,004 dollars and 4-1:1b J A. M. Wheat prices fluctuating, lard steady at cash, whisky held at 89e. Names and exact figures are incomplete due to damaged text.
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Genesthas
Money market active with abundant funds in New York
In New York on September 4 money market conditions show abundant funds at 3 to 4 percent. Gold remains steady as government and state operations continue on a large scale. In Pennsylvania Governor Hoffman is expected to respond to Governor Geary’s requisition for a fugitive.
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ANG
Pennsylvania
Hoffman
Geary
He will Speak in Nashville on September 20
A speaker will address an audience in Nashville on September 20 in an event described as an important address. The notice highlights the city as the venue and the date as the key details for attendees and the press.
Bloody Political Disturbances in New Mexico
In New Mexico factions from the Republican and Democratic parties clash amid calls for a grand meeting. Tensions rise as both parties seek a suitable time and venue to unite under a common agenda.
Shipping arrivals list notes steamers Batavia and Atlantic origin
Arrived shipments include the steamers Batavia and Atlantic from Liv Arrived The Vandilia from Hamburg.
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New York
Batavia
Atlantic
Liv
Hamburg
Marsala forces rac ocatives from Ohio Illinois and Indiana
Fragmentary text notes moves by Marsala forces involving Ohio Illinois and Indiana with references to New York manufacturers and Toledo. The garbled OCR yields few clear items besides geographic mentions and a nod to manufacturers.
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Marsala
Ohio
Illinoie
Indiana
New York
Toledo
Market Roundup From Salis bur and St Louis Trade
Additional markets report mixed grain prices with 4 cotton steady in Salis bur and steady to dull flour. Wheat and corn show weakness or stability depending on lot, with pork prices softer at 12.75 delivered and bacon easing. Freight lines indicate quiet activity and uneven demand across commodities.
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Salis Ber
St. Loum
Dr Buchanan coordinates cholera safeguards for Thames estuary
London Times notes Dr Buchanan, Medical Inspector of the Privy Council, has consulted the Board of Customs, Trinity House, the Thames Conservancy, Gravesend authorities, and riverside health officials to secure united, cost equitable measures for cholera defense along the river below London Bridge. He seeks broad cooperation among local officials and medical officers to ensure readiness and proper administration as authorities weigh who bears costs and responsibilities.
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London Bridge
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Icts
Eac Ceal
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Ard
Fragmentary Cry of a Damaged Era in verse
Fragmentary lines reveal a chaotic scene with varied dialect and voices. A father laments his son’s fate while other snippets reference authority figures, revenge, and a quarrel, all in a muddled, comical tone. The text shows interleaved dialogues and stagey interjections without clear narrative.
The Mystery of the Ship Euterpe
Fragmentary report on the ship Euterpe sailing from Callao to Falmoethy England. Captain and first mate Wa wis Smith suspected. Smith arrested in New York while captain alive but whereabouts unconfirmed. Governor Herdid notes Democratic plans. possible two young delegates selected for National Convention.
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Euterpe
Callao
Falmoethy
England
Cape Horn
Wawis Smith
Smith
New
United States
Com- Osborne
Herdid
Young
Charles W. Greene
Ibbott
Gideon W Faces Private Letter Favoring Gov Brown
A private letter references Gideon W showing support for Governor Brown of Missouri in political matters. The document hints at influence and factional alignment within state leadership during the period.
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Gideon W
Sreagly Brown
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