Railroad power plays reshape midwest routes and control
The piece analyzes the fierce competition between the Erie and Pennsylvania railways over lines like Columbus Chicago and Indiana Central and allied feeders. It notes stock votes, strategic leases, and impending moves toward Cincinnati and the South as both sides seek dominance of key corridors to the Mississippi and beyond, with the Erie urged to pivot toward Cincinnati St Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie
Pennsylvania
Columbus, Chicago & Indiana Central
Baltimore & Ohio
Pennsylvania Road
Columbus
Chicago& Indiana Central
Pennsylvania Company
Northwest
Southwest
Pittsburg
Ft. Wayne
Chicago
St. Louis
Columbus & Xenia
Little Miami
Cairo
Pacific
E. Smith
C.C. &1L
Ohio
Indiana
Mississinawa Valley
Logansport
Great Eastern
Garden City
Terre Haute
Pennsylvania Central
Smurru
Smrru
Panhandle
Pitlsbury, Fort Wayne
Cass
Fort Wayne
Cincinnati
Great South
Miami
Columbus& Xenia
Southern Railroad
Europe
Liverpool
Sorosis’ Sanguine View Of Woman Suffrage Faces Delays
The article argues that female suffrage lacks broad public focus and that early Kansas and Missouri efforts failed. It cautions Sorosis to temper optimism, note the long costs of reform, and avoid expecting quick triumphs while urging sustained, earnest devotion to the cause.
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Prtor
Kansas
Commonwealth
Missouri
Sorosis
England
London
Debate on suffrage amendment prompts cautious critique
A morning paper rebukes the House for proposing a uniform state wide suffrage amendment. The discussion questions the term previous condition and if it could bar votes or imply women’s rights amid postwar political power shifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Senate
Senate debate on uniform suffrage amendment in fragmented form
The author argues against partial uniform suffrage and warns that piecemeal amendments will continue yearly if the Senate keeps the current unsatisfactory shape. The piece emphasizes a need for a clear, universal approach to voting rights across the United States.
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United States
Cuba
San Domingo
Mexico
Sandwich Islands
Canada
Labrador
Senate
Grant's Cabinet approach: cautious, not rushed, pre-inaugural inquiry
The piece argues for a restrained, independent process by General Grant in selecting his Cabinet. It notes no public pledge to share advice, yet suggests he has quietly consulted many figures. It predicts a deliberate, corruption-free stance and a measured reveal of his final choices.
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Gen. Grat
Gen. Grant
General Grant
Fon du Lac
Lewis
Georgia Legislative Committee
Bullock
Digovernor
Rutside
Vera
Lodiana
Bass
Anni
Mr. Edmunds
Howe
Comerose
Senate Judiciary Committee
Nee
Morton
Senate
Thesident
Internal Revenue
Indiana
Stewart
Doolityle
Mr. Bayard
Committee On Pacific Railroads
Greek King faces Paris Protocol dilemma amid Greek Turkish tensions
The article argues the real difficulty in Greece over the Paris protocol is royal influence versus popular will. King Gronok struggles between anger at Turkey and pressure from foreign magnates, recalling his predecessor. He reshuffles ministers, delays decision, and faces a prolonged crisis with regional powers and Russia's imperial interests looming. There is broader East Question tension behind the public dispute.
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Greece
Paris
Gronok
Turkey
Athens
Qorro
Greorge
Russia
Iesce
Children’s Howse for Ohio orphans proposed at Grand Army convention
Governor Hagers urged a home for the orphans of soldiers who died in defense of the flag. A Grand Army of the Republic committee proposed a petition to the Legislature requesting an appropriation. The aim is broad support from the public and lawmakers, easing a long overdue obligation to survivors.
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Hagers
Grand Army of the Republic
Dayton
Ohio
Mahoning County
Burr Triplett
Owensboro
Moorhead
Kentucky Legislative
Crow Creek Valley
Chattanooga
General Dix
France
Pacific Railroad
England
Deen
Alabama
Reconstruction Committee
South
Senate
United States District Court
Evans
Tippecanoe_e county
Agricultural College
Tippecanoe Battle Ground
Willard
Beatty Againt Peele
Starke
Laporte
Peete
Beatty
Phi
Wolcott
Joint Committee
Congress
U. S
Evansvill
P. A. Hackletall
Sherrod
Rinby
Carson
Hug Os
Mackleman
United States
Hughes
Knightstown
Teele- Beatty
Sumner Proposes Human Rights Based Suffrage Plan
The article praises Charles Sumner for proposing a bill that grants suffrage to all citizens regardless of race or color as a radical alternative to a constitutional amendment. It argues that anything for human rights is constitutional and urges radicals to adopt this elevated stance while criticizing opponents who prefer a narrower interpretation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chanles Sumner
Sumner
LéCus
New York Sun Names Wade as Likeliest Interior Secretary
The New York Sun disputes claims that Mr. Morris was offered the Interior post and asserts its own conclusion that Benjammin Wade of Ohio is the most probable Secretary of the Interior.
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New York Sun
Morris
Interior
Benjamin Franklin Wade
Ohio
Johnson's European Journey and Political Ambition Forecast
The piece envisions Andrew Johnson traveling abroad to observe ancient sites from Egypt to Babel before returning to Tennessee. It predicts a political ascent from alderman to governor and then to the Senate, aided by allies and opponents. It also notes Rev Fr Rotuianam's Boston sermon opposing aid to the Creteans and echoes Constantinople correspondence.
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Andrew Johnson
Europe
Nile
Pyramids
Dead Sea
Canaan
Sodom
Gomorrah
Babel
Babylon
Nisievah
Jonas
BeLsnazzar
Golden Gate
Rocky Mountains
Greenville
Tennessee
Johnson
Jone
Tonack Greeley
Fletcher
Knowstow
Andrew
Mullinxs
Omeral Wignity
Senate
A. Johnson
Suffrage amendments feature in Congress and California outlook
Senator Howard proposes a concise suffrage amendment for citizens of African descent with equal voting rights while omitting Chinese individuals. Boultwell adds a race clause to protect Asiatic and African rights. Cornett seeks extra ban on Chinamen born abroad and untaxed Indians. New York Vigilance Committee reports crime indictments not tried, amid criticism of Gotham's criminal system and calls for reform.
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Howard
Michigan
United States
California
Pacific States
Boutwell
Cornett
Oregon
New York
Lyrca
Gotham
New Lamp From Coal Gas Ignites With Air
A Scotch engineer discovers a method to produce intense white light by mixing coal gas with atmospheric air and passing it through iridioplatina-titanium wires. The heated metal lights, then extinguishes, creating a strong flame that burns in wind and resists rain. The report also notes ongoing political debates in Spain and U S Senate on suffrage and railroad subsidies.
Widespread 19th Century News From Midwest and South
Reports cover legislative actions in Wisconsin Illinois Kentucky and Iowa with notes on railroads grape vines and public lands. Wrecks and deaths include the Oberon disaster and a fatal train incident in Kentucky. The Central Pacific progress and local tragedies in Ohio Illinois Missouri Minnesota feature alongside political and social updates.
Death of a Promising Physician from Covington
Local Intelligence records the death of William Flas S M of Covington a young physician recently returned from abroad due to consumption. He was in ill health for some time and died Monday last leaving a wife and child. His loss will be mourned by many in the city and Covington.
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Samuel LyTe
Hillsboro
Ohio
Hig Place
Hiseoiher
Hoofer
Hannibal
Missouri
Ives
Christ
John W. .Fannana
Fo Wasne
Ind
Miss Hora
Vannama
Warsaw
John Tracy
Wisconsin
Kempton
Jdt
Tracy
Markesan
Scott
Sheboxgan County
Kempion
Pollevil
Tricey
Vincennes
Hird
Leense
Wm. Flas S.M
Covington
Kareope
le Ayenaaire
Senate — & Mill
Novel Saw Promises Big Lumber Savings and Less Power
Major Exgar unveiled a new saw claimed to outpace current models by producing a smoother cut than Woodward's “planet” and reducing lumber waste by about fifteen percent while using one third less power. Pine, mahogany, black walnut and lignum vitae were demonstrated. manufacturers Gross & Brown of Providence, R I offer details to lumber industry workers.
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Exgar
Woodward
Gross &Brown
Providence
R, L
Accident at Loveland Claims Marietta Railroad Brakeman
Frank Stall a single 22 year old brakeman from Chillicothe died on Saturday night after being crushed between two cars on a moving freight train at Loveland during a running switch. The accident left him with a severed heel and the loss of a foot. Friends from Chillicothe retrieved the body for burial arrangements.
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Loveland
Marietta
Frank Stall
Chillicothe
Stall
Chilticothe
Opening of Louisville & Cincinnati Railroad June Expectation
The Louisville and Cincinnati line nears completion with only fifteen miles unfinished. Through trains are planned for early June using the Frankfort road temporarily. A large brick locomotive house is rising in Louisville and ten first class engines have arrived from Patterson New Jersey.
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Louisville
Kentucky
Frankfort
Lagrange
Patterson
New Jersey
Cincinnati
Cincinnati Horticultural Society Meeting Notes
The Cincinnati Horticultural Society held a morning session with the President in the chair and a large attendance. Officers Buchanan Hooper and Warder were appointed to inspect apple insects, and Dr Warder referred a Fitch communication on the Ives grape. A State Horticultural Society note proposed February pruning topics, postponed to next week. A seed potato dealers’ letter criticized price per eye for Earlies, remarking most tubers have eight to ten eyes. Strawberry Exhibition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati Horticultural Society
The
Horticultural Society
Buchanan
Hooper
Warder
Fitch
State Horticultural Society
Earlies
Senate Debates on Suffrage Amendment and Consular Bill
The Senate discusses a proposed constitutional suffrage amendment and the consular and diplomatic bill. Debates over treaty aids and removal of courts pursue, with amendments offered and printed. The session advances the suffrage discussion while approving land and arsenal measures.
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Buckalew
Britain
Senate
House
Billies
Union Pacific i“ ‘Oad
U. O Pacific
J. Louis
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Deaf and Kain’ Asylum
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Henry Crist
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Harding
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Union Pacife Railroad
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Scanwell
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Win M. Stanton
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