Latest European War Dispatches From Versailles to Paris
Special to The World reports plots to assassinate King William, Moltke and Bismarck uncovered in Versailles. French actions near Paris are described with bombardments and shifting battles across various towns. Reports detail Prussian advances, looting, captured prisoners, and the completion of the Mont Cenis tunnel amid ongoing Allied diplomacy.
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Versailles
Prussia
von Moltke
Bismarck
Duespex
Paris
Fort Avron
Mont Avron
New York Miscellany: Premium Contest and Court Actions
From New York December 27 details a Prof Ware premium contest with 57 contestants including Alexander of Princeton and Frothingham of Harrisburg. The U S circuit court reports 364 suits and 22 penalties plus 819 109 recovered. 778 suits pending. A Delmonico reception honored Capt C G Lott on his 400th Atlantic voyage with guests Stewart Belmont Lowe Clews Weed Smyth Dildin.
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New York
Ware
C. Sod
Henry Clews
Thurston Weed
Henry A. Smyth
Samuel J. Dilden
New Hampshire Labor Reform Convention Nominates Cooper for Governor
The New Hampshire Labor Reform Convention met in Coxconn on December 27 and nominated Samuel P. Cooper of Croydon for governor. Resolutions favoring the party platform and endorsing Sumner Schurz and Grambull on the Dominican question were adopted. George Roberts of Rochester was renominated railroad commissioner. Congressional nominations went to Emory A. Hebbard of Laconia, We. Gove of Weare, and B. D. Baker of Claremont. Dr S R Wellford, noted Virginia physician and late professor, died at 74 tonight.
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New Hampshire
Coxconn
N.H
Labor Reform’ Party
New Haven
Samuel P. Cooper
Croydon
Sumner
Destructive Fires Hit Several Cities Including Superior Wis
A string of fierce fires across multiple towns reports several stores and buildings lost. In Superior Wis a blaze swept five main stores, the hardware shop, post office, and more, with total losses around 85 000 though insurance details are unclear. Other fires in Rochester PoCk, Meppina and Boston caused substantial damage and job losses. The Fairbank steamship was destroyed by fire off Hatteras inlet with crew escaping.
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Cornwall
Hgs
Royal
Imperial
British American
North British and American
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Phanix
Commercial Union
Bcottish Imperial
Lancastershire
8Cotish Fire
Liverpool
London
Globe
Citizens
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Rochester
Pool
Insurance
Rochester Printing Co
D. B.G. Brown
Fiost
Democrat and Chronicle
Briggs
Wordstee
Messra
tRugeell & Co
Boston
Fitchburg
Cincinnati
Chicago
Quincy
the Tribune
St. Paul
Susperior City
Wis
B.G
Coburn
Post Office
New York
Fairbank
Hatteraz Inlet
Waa
Richmond Fire Turmoil Sends Knights Frustrated by Loss
From Richmond a great fire at the Spottewood hotel has claimed lives with no more bodies recovered. The Masonid fraternity and Knights of Pythias event for today is postponed indefinitely due to the tragedy. The Spottewood house and express company safes were recovered intact, and insurance losses are listed for New York and Baltimore companies.
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Emuranes
Arouuond
Bpottswood
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Knights of Pythias
Spottewood House and Express Company
New York
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Bos
Atlantic
Security
Manhattan
Continental
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Baltimore
National Fire
Franklin
Indians Teachers Association meets at Terre Haute normal
The Indiana Teachers Association and allied educational groups met at Terre Haute normal school for a three day session. Attendance includes district principals and workers from across the state. Officials expect marked interest and profitable results follow. Box on government: Dexter Mill defendants arraigned in U S District Court for alleged fraud spanning three to four years totaling nearly 350000 dollars.
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Terre Haure, Inc
Dember
Sovernment
U. S Trict
Tosday
Dexter Mill
Severe South American quake and regional upheaval report
From Havana to Lima and beyond, dispatches describe a major earthquake near Bautigas, revolts near Coro, and army weakness near Potosi. Rail line to Arequipa to open Jan 1, depredations in San Salvadore, Costa Rica voids a canal treaty, and European war effects hit business.
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San B Salvado
Costa Rica
Niesragus
Lima
Hamburg
Gazelle
Cals
Tabita
Chili
Congress
Panama and West India Cable Co
Calao
Europe
Monteviedo
Cuban Colonel Ryan Arrives at Ja minutes with arms
From the West Indies reports say Cuban Colonel Ryan arrived on the 2nd instant at Ja minions with about 150 men and a U S Ocean Queen bringing ammunition for Cuba. A steamer from New York is expected to transport Ryan and companions to Cuba. Also noted are arrivals and amnesties affecting Balnave adherents in Jamaica and Spanish troops movement from Spain. Capt. Craig and three sailors drowned at Verdenas harbor.
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N. Y
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Hornet
Aspinwall
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Virgin
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Curacoa
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Alvaria
Migeul Antonio Herrara
Hayti
Saget
Craig
Speedaway
Verdenas
Dead Body Found in Chicago Likely Murder Near North Wells Street
The body of Thomas Kennedy was found this afternoon near 91 North Wells street with evidence of murder. The coroner conducts an investigation. Also, George Buford a switchman for the Alton and St. Louis Railway was killed earlier today while coupling cars.
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Thomas Kennedy
No. 91
North Wella Street
Geo. Buford
Alton and
St. Louis
Weather Report From December 26 27
Weather report notes at 7 p.m. December 26 barometer 23,316 thermometer minus 1 humidity 68 percent wind 60 mph with dense clouds on the mountain. December 27 at 7 p.m. barometer 23,377 thermometer 6 humidity 66 percent wind 28 mph pleasant and clear all day.
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Waanixaton
Public meeting called to aid suffering peasants in France
A public meeting is announced for Tuesday evening to discuss relief for the peasantry of France. Secretary Cox and others including Archbishop Pursell, Geo. B. Pendleton, and Murat are invited to address the gathering.
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France
Gaudinsatr
Alevise
Georgia election broad swing to Democrats in several districts
Georgia results show Democrats winning six congressional seats from districts one eight six seventh and six with Lt Ton Lawton Democrat as a possibility in the fourth district. Returns indicate a close race in district two with Whiteley defeating Tift. Legislature expected to be Democratic. Fraud accusations from both sides. Atlanta report confirms Democrats ahead by about four thousand and two radical senators elected, both Black.
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Ith
Tift
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Whiteley
Atlanta
Cala
Georgia
Murders Across States Reported in Curiosities of Crimes
From Memphis to Lauderdale and Alcorn county reports detail multiple killings. A 14 year old killed his brother after threats before his marriage. a Nichols dispute left Dr. Nichols wounded and a brother-in-law slain by W E Nichols. in Lauderdale a man shot Gabe Clayton after a cotton sale dispute, and Jeff the slave was captured then killed by masked men who abducted him from custody.
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Tell Uo
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Alcorn Co
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Shops
W. E Nichols
Lauderdale
Migs
Togo
Jeff
Gabe Clayton
Washington dispatches on Alabama claims and official notes
Washington reports outline that minister Schenck’s instructions on the Alabama claims are delayed until his return. A new England minister timing leans to mid January. A State Department inquiry probes alleged Indian goods frauds as Mrs Belkenap injured and Mrs Corcoran dies of typhoid. VP Colfax presided at Lincoln Hill for orphans. foreign relations senators met with Secretary Fish.
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Stintus
Ira
Beikosp
Washington
Schenck
Alabama
England
Saya
Committee On Appropriations
Fatal Anvil Explosion Aftermath in Louisville
From Louisville comes a fatal accident report describing a hollow anvil filled with powder and two anvils set for a loud blast. The blast fatally wounded a Black man in Brownstown Jefferson County and seriously injured a boy nearby. Authorities report a man named Ammar died later from wounds.
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Markets Ledger Skims Odd Foreign Market Codes
Unclear market note with fragmented figures and codes including Lennox December 207-1.40 Congoly-At 927-8 and several misprints. Mentions easier bouts and various numeric sequences. lacks coherent context or identifiable entities.
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Lennox
Congoly
West
Liverpool market update with mixed dry goods and grain prices
Lavenroon reports December 27 Liverpool prices for cotton mid uplands at 8.34 to 8.85 per bale and export demand for 12 000 bales, including 3 000 for export. Wheat western and spring near 98 to 100, beef 120s, lard 614, hams 34, ribs 54. Refiged peroleam at 1gTu. A joke note on sons-in-law in Sand wich Talgnds noting an odd capital offence for a mother in law to visit without invitation.
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Orleans
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