Turbulent News From Across Europe and America
Heat waves and fires spark early week turmoil as Berlin hosts a grand military parade and three Emperors ride in. Reports of gambling crackdowns and smuggling raids surface from St Louis. A banquet in Amsterdam goes smoothly while a quarantine doctor arrives in New Bedford with fever aboard. Polarized political results show Republicans expanding in Maine and nationwide holding strength. Democrats lag with Senate turnover limited to earlier numbers.
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United States Engineer Corps
South Braintree
Massachusetts
United Sates Military Academy
C. D. Prescott
Wyoming
New Bedford
Mass
Converse
House of Representatives
Terrible fatal shooting rocks Alpha county town
A nineteen year old, J W Davidson, shot Jesse Currie near Alpha last Saturday afternoon causing Currie's instant death. Davidson fled after the act, threatened bystanders, and evaded arrest as townsfolk pursued. Parents live in Chambersburg. The incident caused great excitement and gloom in Alpha.
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Times and Chronicle
Xauuta
Alpha
Jesse Currie
J. W. Davidson
Davidson
Currie
Davideon
Bentham
Vyner
Chambersburg
Political splits cloud expected turnout across states
Political critics say erats in the country who will likely skip voting. They accuse Democratic leaders of destroying the party’s prestige and causing voter indifference. The Greeley wing, relying on Bices' figures, claims victories in North Carolina, West Virginia, and Vermont and forecasts triumphant elections.
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Greeley
North Carolina
West Virginia
Vermont
Young Man Hangs Self Near White Settlement
Special Dispatch reports E White, a respectable young man from White Settlement four miles south of VaLparaiso Indiana, died by hanging Saturday night. Inmates found his body this morning after missing him at breakfast. Cause remains a dark mystery. He left no immediate family and many friends mourn his loss.
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Times Indy Chronicle
VaLparaiso
E. White
White Settlement
Certificates of Incorporation Filed for Two Companies
Certificates of incorporation were filed today for the John Shull Lamber Manufacturing Company of rupee with $50,000 capital and for the Reilroed Company to build a road from Newton Township in Muskingum County to Newark with $100,000 capital.
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John Shull Lamber Manufacturing Company
Reilroed Company
Teas Newton Township
Muskingum County
Newark
Destructive Memphis Fire Destroys Central District Buildings
A fierce blaze swept through Monroe Street and surrounding blocks in Memphis, starting around 2 50 yesterday morning. Flames engulfed the Brace and Co carriage works and the Peabody Hotel area, spreading rapidly before engines arrived. The disaster forced evacuations and left many workers homeless while insurance losses are tallied at about 240 000 with 40 000 insurance coverage, affecting several Memphis insurers and firms.
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Anton
Monroe Street
Brace & Co
Peabody Hotel
Brackett
Ware
Catest
Aix
Ti Security
Franklin
Phi
Memphis Life and General Insurance Companies
Memphis
Desperate mayor candidate attack and strike cost report
A fragmented notice recounts a desperado candidate attack tied to a recent strike costs. Curtis Mech Werse, Walter rateful, and Moeur League dissolved. bench-Drivered Brike referenced in vague context amid local turmoil.
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Ayor
Pov
Curtis Mech
Desperate gang attack disrupts New York citizen
A September 9 report from New York notes a violent incident involving a gang assault on a citizen identified as Beary Benson who is severely injured and unarrested. Charles E. Loew, County Clerk, signals willingness to assist, while eight thousand Gat F neers are mentioned in relation to a treasury issue. The piece mentions Walterweott rooms and European arrivals, with mixed notes on investigations and local reactions.
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Jane
Benson
Charles E. Loew
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Europs
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Boole
Bat
Peace policy collapse feared in Indian frontier council
A New York dated letter from a correspondent to the Indian Investigation Commission reports growing discontent with peace efforts. Kiowas demand retreat of whites from lands between the Mississippi and Rio Grande and the release of Santanta and Big Tree. Authorities refuse, ration appeals persist, and agents hint at a pause until next spring.
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Big Tree
Mississippi
Rio Grande
Onca
Say
Beardstown Mob Fires Block After Milsted Killing
A mob in Beardstown attracted by Fr Milsted’s death in Case County Virginia demands justice. They attacked the jail, fired buildings, and caused extensive damage while guards held the jail against a rescue attempt. Fears linger of further violence.
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Jacksonville
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Virginia
Case County
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Beardatown
Murderous Assault by Rafian Col Forney
Chicago September 9 reports a deadly assault late at night with unclear details. Police investigation underway seeking witnesses and identifying suspects in the incident.
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Col. Forney
Warlike Indians Expected in Maine Result
Washington reports a Maine outcome with warlike Indian chiefs visiting the capital. Liberal leaders in Maine hope to tilt the result toward the Republican ticket, portraying a Liberal victory if a large majority fails to emerge.
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Maine
Times
Ehington
Washington
Republicem
Sappho Yacht Goes Ashore at Sand Head with Minor Injuries
England news reports yacht Sappho run aground near Sand Head in September. Crew escaped with slight injuries and the vessel sustained minimal damage as salvage efforts proceeded.
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Sappho
Sand Head
Arbitration Festivities and Berne Visit Describe Genova Tribunal Events
The report notes the Genova Tribunal patrons being greeted at a Canterets dinner with cheers while Mr Waite of the American counsel is absent. The Arbitrators met in Berne and planned a rate dinner with the Federal Council president, then intended a tour of laterlaschen in the Berne Canton before Geneva. Political disorder in Berlin flared during a parade with beer price protests, attacks on Hoop's Brewery, police clash, numerous injuries and arrests.
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Boston Shooting Incident Surfaces in September Note
An archival Boston report from September 9 outlines a shooting involving Charles Bassett who fired at his mother-in-law, Mrs. Harrison Staples, in Massachusetts. The fragmentary text notes Bassett and the aftermath but lacks full context or outcome details.
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Charles Bassett
Bie
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Harrison Staples
Grant versus Greeley arguments from the Seccaden
Fragmented remarks favor Grant over Greeley citing economy, integrity, revenue use, and victory in war. Seccaden praises Republican administration, constitutional amendments, and anti-Tweed sentiment while criticizing the opposing coalition as discordant and risky.
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Republican Action Coalition
River News Briefs Report Low Mississippi River Levels
Special dispatches note the river at Louisville showing 3 feet at Portland Bar as levels fall 4 inches since yesterday. Evansville and surrounding towns report mild weather with cloudy warm conditions. Packets such as Thermometer and Shannon encounter grounding near Passian Bar while Eagle remains aground. river traffic slows across the region with multiple port towns cited.
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Itis III
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Grand Lower
Mem
Edayville
la Beile
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Bse
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Mollie Louis
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Paducah
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Quincy
New
Shannon
Pasian Bar the Eagle
Call for Meeting of Common Council on disturbance
The notice calls a Common Council meeting following Saturday night disturbance. City Clerk LF Blackbirn announces the session for twelve o clock P M. and relates a drowning case at the Coroner's office involving J T Leavitt of Fifth street. Leavitt, 43, left to go to his office after a birthday gathering and was found dead in the canal. valuables were found on him but foul play is not suspected. He leaves a wife two children and an elderly mother.
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Hamilton County Commissioners Report for 1872
The Hamilton County Commissioners present the Sidecoth Annual Report for year ending September 15 1872 detailing finances transfers from county funds, expenses and receipts. It notes progress on Timanus bridge Mill Creek improvements and cautions on city gullies, outlines control of relief and infirmary building contracts and proposed levies to fund various county funds including Building Fund and Inmates Fund. The report will be printed after court order.
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Yellowstone Valley Clash Report in Sioux City Dispatch
A Sioux City special reports that a band of Indians engaged Major Baker's forces in the Yellowstone Valley. The fight was severe with heavy troop casualties and Baker wounded, forcing a retreat to Fort Ellis. Sitting Bull sought a parley with Gen. Stanley, threatening to return to the Missouri River if not halted. Estimated hostile force now ranges 15,000 to 20,000, including Cheyennes Arrapahoes and a large band of Sioux from the Platte.
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Yelowstone Valley
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Vote tallies and party leads reported in multiple towns
Lawreton and Port Laxn report early counts on September 9 with Republican leads. At 1 P M Republican 17 Kimball 435 in Lawreton, and at 2 PM Perham 2421 Kimball 3138 in Port Laxn for a Republican majority of 253. Rockland County noon tally shows 243 Republican majority. last year’s total majority was 29. Polls close at 4 PM.
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Perham
Rockland County
Railroad Engineer Killed at Jackson in M C Rail Crash
Special dispatch reports engineer Joseph Wright killed at Jackson Michigan on a freight train when he fell on the track and was cut by the moving locomotive. Later the same night at Niles Michigan an accommodation train collided with a through freight injuring engineer Frank Dolan and several others. fault was blamed on the freight conductor for running at the time.
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Jackson
Michigan
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Michigan Central Railroad
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Niles
Mich
Michigan Central
Frank Dolan
Public Square repaving and missing person alert
The Holewalky around the Public Square is being repaved. A person on John street near Turner Hall has not been seen since requesting a book from home. Captain J Y Voris of the Short Line Rail Road recently suffered severe affliction with the loss of all three children to diphtheria. Officers were elected for the coming year: President D J Lanchan, Vice President Manus, Secretary M, Trustees Rev F Guilfoyle James Walsh and M Hesly. Obstructions were placed on the Short Line track at Garatogs street between Harris and Tibpatts, with gravel blocking rails and a large obstacle. both were removed before a train arrived.
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Tibpatts
West Covington Marshal Stops Gunmen at Local Parade
Keares of West Covington observed two young men drawing revolvers during a prom event near Ludlee city limits. The marshal disarmed them and detained them for questioning as residents debated city ordinances. The proposed building project will include a second story space for a local society’s meetings.
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West Covington
Ludlee
Ganemith
Poers
Barn Fire at Bluffton Causes $4000 Loss
A barn owned by Peter Stadabaker near Bluffton Indiana was totally destroyed by fire early Saturday. The blaze, filled with gray, is estimated to cost about $4000 and is suspected arson aimed at robbing the town. Senator Jason B Brown of Jackson County will speak tonight in Bluffton in support of the current Administration.
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Jed
Peter Stadabaker
Jason B. Brown
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Ind
Anxiety Over Geneva Award Shakes American Markets
Uncertainty about the Geneva Tribunal’s award amount causes anxiety in the market for American securities and dims investor outlooks. The unsettled figure adds pressure on prices and trading sentiment.
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GENEA
New National Bank Authorized in Evansville
Washington nine year old notices state that new national bank authorization details reach the Times and Chronicle. Dispatches from Evansville dated September 9 describe the event and related social coverage.
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New National Bank
Additional River News
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Times and Chronicle
Evansvilly
School Examiners Board Opens Today Morning
A notice invites citizens to attend the opening of the Board of School Examiners contest. Judge Kinane presides as teacher candidates and related events commence this morning with proceedings continuing tomorrow.
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Ing Association
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