Figures and Feats From a Turbulent Era
A chaotic mix of dispatches reports deaths from disease and overexertion, political speeches by Senator Sherman, and local events. Notable items include a regimental reunion, a verdict of lung congestion, Kane O'Donnell’s death, California Governor elect Newton Booth, Mohammed Pasha’s appointment, a charity sword donation, proposed Paducah to Paria railway, and a Sherman speech defending Republican finance and tax policy amid Democratic critiques.
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Birym
Peon
Renforth
Kane O'Donnell
New York Tribune
Philadelphia
Newton Booth
California
San Francisco
Secramento
Mohammed Pasha
Ali Pasha
Smyrna
New York City
Ulrich
Scrasburg
Paducah
Kentucky
Paria
Tennessee
United States
Panama
Harper Gore
Lexington
Saxted- Saallren
PROGRAMME FOR ALEXIS Aims to show him American lakes visit
Washington dispatch reports Admiral Porter plans to place Rumian Prince Alexis under observation upon arrival in the United States. The plan includes exposing him to the Great Lakes and observing Gulf of Mexico incidents tied to attacks on American jewels, with implications on Mexican government culpability and naval weakness.
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Times and Chronicle
Washington
Alexis
Porter
Gulf of
United States
Evidence in the Second Post Mortem Trial
Special Dispatch reports continued testimony in the second post mortem examination of Myers. Dr. Falconer described an erroneous Lebanon statement. Joseph W. Myers repeats prior claims of meeting McGe han in a saloon after the killing and hearing Tom upstairs dead meat. Stephen Cone testifies the defendants conferred at Lingler's saloon and that Sheely bore a sling shot. Brooks and Cone indicate a conspiracy among the parties to kill Myers with sling shots exchanged.
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Times and Chronicle
Darou
Beauchamp
Myers
Lebanon
Falconer
Joseph W. Myers
McGehan
Tom
Stephen Cone
Lingler
Pata
Wm. Brooks
John Lingler
Wm. Lingler
Johan Hoffman
Henry Martindale
Cone
Brooks
Sheely
Garver
Franklin County Fair Trotting Purse Won by Cuyahoga Maid
At Convinus Ohio the Franklin County Fair trotting race for a $300 purse drew a large crowd. Cuyahoga Maid driven by A L Olmstead prevailed over Drift and Mason, taking heats four to six with times 2:38 2:13 and 2:40, while fair receipts climbed to a total of $7,350 over four days.
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Times and Chronicle
Convinus
Drift
Cuyahoga Maid
Mason
Newark
A. L. Olmstead
Train collision report and mystery sheltering details
An engineer recalled a southbound collision where trains struck on a switch causing a derailment. The account mentions a newer heavy engine, engagement with a licenced line, and a boiler concern. A worker described investigating remains amid a fatal ferry and a Valley explosion linked to the disaster.
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Ae Toe
Iraares
Rook Hathinte Gare Sark
Fire at Nixon & Co Foundry in St Louis
A blaze at Nixon and Co foundry and tram works at 715 Park Avenue started around midnight damaging about two thirds of the plant and neighboring malt-house. Estimated loss runs to about $16,000 as the fire also affected adjacent structures and materials, with efforts ongoing to rebuild and secure the site.
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Br. Louis
Nixon & Co
Park Avenue
2 & Co
District Sunday School Connvention Disputed to the Times
A Sunday School district convention dispute is highlighted in a notice referencing the Times and Chronicle. The fragment mentions a convention and a possible scheduling or venue contention affecting local religious education events.
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the Times and Chronicle
Pardon of Young Morton Reported in Kentucky Dispatch
In Louisville the pardon of John H. Morton, convicted for killing Daniel Powers in 1970 and sentenced to two years, is noted. Morton is in the county jail. Dr Grose, indicted for his wife’s murder, was admitted to bail of ten thousand dollars.
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Times and Chronicle
John H. Morton
Daniel Powers
Dr. Grose
River gauges show falling level and steamer Lizzie sails
The dispatch notes the river dropping to five feet on Port land bar and thirty four inches at French Island while the new steamer Lizzie drawing three feet departs for Galveston direct. Forecast calls for clear cool weather with river in lower stage and shallow channel.
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Times and Chronicle
Portland Bar
French Island
Lizzie
Galveston
New York Assembly District Faces Legal Move This Monday
In New York on September 9 the Custom-House Association of the Sixteenth Assembly District postponed the Foley suit to next Monday. The meeting at Cooper Institute heard speakers denouncing Tweed and indicating Sweeny may adjust his plan. A reporter notes potential special counsel and an exhibit on county finances. Chairman Cornell of the Republican State Central Committee defends leadership amid ongoing political strife.
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New York
Custom-House Association
Sixteenth Assembly District
Foley
Cooper Institute
Sweeny
Cra Secacon
Cornell
Republican State Central
The Boat Races at Saratoga Tonight
At Saratoga on September 8 the American crews showed strong confidence and staged pools for tomorrow's events. Ward and Renforth crews drew attention amid arrivals, with winds threatening delay. meanwhile a separate Chicago report notes a court loss for the Kankakee Valley Draining Company in Indiana, jeopardizing land records and a large lien claim.
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Saratoga
Sunday Work Diminished for Gentleman Deser
A report notes a gentleman deser toin from his work on Sunday, with his evident performance or dedication diminished. The phrasing indicates reduced effort or attendance affecting duties.
Fragmentary Notice on East India Cotton Totals
The readable text shows figures related to East India cotton with numbers like 350,631 and 1,340,856 alongside various fragmented terms. It appears as a damaged OCR snippet possibly listing imports, values, or stock totals without full context or clear entities.
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Becalion
Ito
Mami
Legend of Spanish Trail and Metal Mine Near State
The edge of the ocean port area holds a legend of an old Spanish trail and a rumored metal mine. Some say evidence exists but access is limited, while others recall a historic company tied to the area. A test of the legend’s truth may come soon.
Ballot reform debate and royal travels headlined
The report notes English discussions on the ballot and Gladstone views with the House of Commons stance. It also covers the Duchess of St Fathom Eugenie departing for Spain from Southampton for two months and Seward arriving in Berlin.
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Gladstone
China
Duchess of St. Fathom Twenty- Eugenie Embarked To- Day, At Souton
Spain
Ae Ae
Will
Forquay
Loxpon
William H. Seward
Berlin
Thuraeday
Evacuation Progress for Defenders of the City
Reports indicate three fortress positions are to be evacuated as German forces tighten their grip. The mayoral defense council warned that indemnity terms remain under negotiation amidst advancing threats.
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Mae Se
Tts
Sena
Williard
Foundry Fire Insurance Report From St Louis
In St Louis on September 9 an insurance note recalls a foundry fire incident with damage and referenced losses. The fragmentary text mentions the blaze and a person or entity named Weahington amid unclear details.
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St. Louis
Weahington
Suffrage Movement Organizes in Massachusetts
Boston on September 9 reports a political convention initiative by a state organization supporting the woman’s suffrage movement. The Caledonia ship has arrived.
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Boston
Massachusetts Ne
Train wreck in Louisville claims Ga man and sparks inquiry
A Louisville and Nashville passenger wreck near town killed Abel Johnson of Thomas County, Georgia, and injured others as an express train plunged into a derailed car. Coroner to examine facts. officials describe the scene and response from the depot with wounded cared for and bodies sent home.
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Louisville Courier-Journal
Louiaville
Nashville
Henion
Samuel
Trau
R.j
Abel Johnson
Thomas County
Johnson
Berchides
Adams Express
Jess Thenes
Rome
Central American Confederation Talks In Panama
Panama on September 9 reports diplomats from El Salvador and Honduras have asked to consult on steps toward establishing a Central American Federation. The governments seek coordinated measures to advance regional unity and shared governance.
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Panama
Salvador
Honduras
Deaths in Curcano Narrative Reveals Family Tragedy
A fragment from the Lawrence Sand Journal recounts the death of a 34 year old Dr March, his 37 year old wife, and their eight year old daughter in a Mor Mary-some bizarre find. The piece notes the father’s kindness and affection and the family’s sorrow.
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Curcano
Lawrence Sand Journal
Mary
March
Seaman Reports Whisky Prices and Freight Firmness
A rough item notes whisky firmer prices and a dull demand with a fair market. Canal freights stay steady at 180 for hoes 13e for coca and She for cals with mixed outcomes and unclear figures.
Funeral Notice for Samuel Colby Aged Six
Seen caer hee of Pane Mex of Samuel Colby aged 6 ne ee vv Funeral from West Sixth Street Sunday tentaa at the o clock P. M. The little voice is a solace in heaven as he rests in peace. Weep not mother or father for his darling boy is gone to his reward.
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Samuel Colby
West Sixth Street
Prinde
Bey
Manven
Dana
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