Capture of Dan Ricketts and gang in Greenstown jail
A correspondent reports the capture of Dan Ricketts in Greensburgh jail. The gang, led by Ricketts, is charged with murder and robbery. Suspects include Dr Henry B Solty, once respected, and his silent partner Bfarrison, later captured in Trajanapolis and returned to Milfyd Indiana for trial.
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Uope
Tadticaia
Dan Ricketts
Greensburgh
Stark
Henry B. Solty
Temperance
Milfijd
Tnd
Bel
Naniel Rickets
Smolly
Abe Drouberger
Tis Mousy
Nicketts
Sturvigon
Tr. Stogdell
Monravia
Morgan Emily
Duk
Ture Air
Mally
Lewis Winslip
Hope
Aleson
Chambers
Flat Rock
Snyder
St. Louis
Lewis Snyder
Miford
Ind
Louiselie Democrat
New Orleans
Riilvord Accident Near Boston Junction Claims Several Lifes
A collision near the Boston junction between the regular Boston trail and an excursion train killed fourteen and injured many. Names listed include Rev. Me. Denny, Mr. Wood, S. Derkine, Mrs. Wank, Peter Plank, William Waldrons, Charles Werth, Mrs. Carloto, and Peter Rogers among the dead or missing. The engine crew and passengers faced severe losses as the derailment caused extensive damage and a separate train sped at forty miles an hour toward Providence before stopping at the scene. An official document from the Westmaster clarifies stamp envelopes must be used as a whole for postage. A separate wartime note questions the use of congressmen franking public documents. A reward of 7,242 is offered for the recovery of 1,000 in cash stolen from Wolf & Strans.
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Boston
George Crotty
Nowsboy
Southwiel
Abe
Ieee
New York
Central Pass
Me. Denny
Grace Church
Providences
Mr. Wood
North Beles
S. Derkine
Wank
Cloargs Plank
Westmaster Cieveral
U. S
Boy Spares Bobolink After Stone Jab in Clinton Courant
An observer recalls a boy beside an apple tree where a bobolink perches close to him. The boy steadies a thrown stone but lowers the arm as the bird’s song moves him. He explains he could not throw, for the bird sang sweetly and touched humanity, echoed by Clinton Courant.
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Lord of the Creation
Bobolink
Urelin
Bob
Dees
Tha Erea
Boyal
Clinton Courant
Andrews Defends School Support Against Local Attacks
A local notice defends Mr. Andrews against accusations of political partisanship and asserts he did not vote in fall elections. It cites democratic authorities and Oberlin Evangelist urging Lorain county to back Lorain Andrews as State School Superintendent, highlighting need for qualified, nonpartisan leadership in Ohio schools.
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Mera
Stutesnean
Sentenud
Santas
Scott
le Loren
Cou. Scan
Chase
Gen
Pieren
Cy Robinsons
Cates Scott
Andrews
Oviatt
Chevelind
Locafion
Toepee
Moon Andrews
Niagara
Teachers’ Association
U. S
Oberlin
Lorain County
Ohio
Lorin Andrews
Columbus
Arman
Mixed News From The Era Of Trouble And Trade
A jumble of notes covers public figures, migrations, and business. The Washington Monument reaches 134 feet, a man hints at frontier marriage norms, Gen Bliss dies of Yellow Fever in Pensacola, and Oregon’s population nears 46,000 with admission talks looming. A train of debt losses prompts comment from Lord Brougham, while Hudson River fatalities rise and a Cincinnati railroad reports six months earnings up sharply compared with last year.
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Bliss
Taylox
Pensacola
Florida
Oregon
zerThe
Cincinnati, Hamilton & Dayton Railroad
Attacks on the new school law by a national paper
The piece denounces hostile coverage of the Sehoot law, accusing opponents of cowardice and tyranny. It defends teachers and a reform movement, mocks the paper’s editorials as antiquated, and questions the stance of the central organ while urging a stand against the attack on educators.
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Tt Mace
Indiculias
Terebers
Asonmys
Seeom
Ile
Temperance talk stirred by Ohio readers in Lorain County
A raucous editorial critique discusses the Maine Law temperance movement, accusing the Argus of misreporting Lorain County politics. It mocks opposing views, notes anticipated candidates, and suggests reformist zeal despite local resistance. The piece lampoons political shifting and urges readers to keep faith with reformers.
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Courier
the Argus
Africa
Astrid
Friends of Temperance
Olia
Lorain County
Maine
Teuoas
Argus
Ohio
Iauer
Mattara
Lorain County in politics temperance and a banking debt tale
The piece urges Lorain County voters to back two temperance advocates for the legislature and questions candidates on the Maing Law. It notes internal party divisions, defends Col James Collier amid a San Francisco debt dispute, and cites a NY Express letter from John A Callier explaining the matter and seeking settlement. The report frames local political dynamics and a civil suit in the Southern District of New York.
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Col
James Collier
Stouberville
San Francisco
John A. Callier
New York
Col. Collier
Hig
Yreasury
Collier
Hungarian refugee Kosta seized at Smyrna and held by Austrian forces
A Hungarian refugee, M Kost a, who had pledged allegiance to the United States, was seized in Smyrna by a group said to be hired by the Austrian Consul. He was thrown into the sea and captured by an Austrian brig. Captain Ingraham of the US warship St Louis demanded his release and negotiations led to custody by the French Consul. The US envoy at Constantinople protests to the Austrian envoy, arguing Kost a remains an American subject. The incident prompts diplomatic action and criticism of Austrian authorities and the brig’s conduct.
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M. Kosta
Kintayah
United States
Smyrna
Kosta
Constantinople
Me. Brown
Baron Brick
Austria
Turkey
Ingraham
Togenhans Wax Fuschia
Rail excursion by T N and C L Railroad
The T N and C L Railroad offered a rail trip to Toledo and back for 1200 residents from Grafton Camulen Wakeman and Townshend with three-hour Toledo layover. Officials Purottoa and conductors Sieupiew Liervantns were praised for safety and courtesy. Oberlin and other towns joined upcoming rides amid temperance debates and political maneuvering over the Maine Law. Cincinnati is urged to adopt temperance restraints. The Cleveland and St Louis and Indiana lines publish Ohio and Indiana officers. stock of 8,000,000 is cited for the railroad project. An arrest at Moltrie Station for mail robbery is reported, with a bill-marking test used to identify the suspect. Advertising agencies expand Philadelphia influence. A man named Brownecu dies of lockjaw after an accident.
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T. N. & CL Railroad. Co
Keratal
Toledo
Grafton
Vicinity
Camulen
Wakeman
Townshend
Purottoa
Sieu- + piew ant Liervantns
Oberlin
Ohio
Directors of the CO. and ALR. K elected at annual meeting
At the annual election held on the 9th, Alfred Kelley, Wm Case, Stillman Wit, W.D. Beattie, Chas Hickox, D. 2. Paige, T. M. Kelley, Geo. B. Ely and A. Stone were chosen as directors. Jn ee ee £ 3 Jons Hoxnvar, longtime cashier at the Old Fortress, was appointed teller at Lorain Bank.
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CO. & Alr. K
Alfred Kelley
Wm. Case
Stillman Wit
W.D. Beattie
Chas, Hickox
D. 2. Paige
T. M. Kelley
Geo. B. Ely
A. Stone
Jn. Ee Ee
W. Hoxnvar
Lorain
SSS Jonx
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Dayoton
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C. S. Jowraut
Wolf
Wolf & Strans
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Galena Advertiser
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Great Britain
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Atlantic Ocean
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Fegiland
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Isaac J, Alden, Rietmann
Henry
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Ilaminron
Nelson
Heaney
Agana
Maine Lane
Ponte
Llonse
Senate
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Osio
Glerain County
Col. Colliers Dealer
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Innati
Friends of the Mains Law
Hampton
Cineinnati
Maine Law
Xelia
Cinehynati
Omeers
Cleveland and St. Louis
Israel. Dille
V. Pres
Erastus Hopkins
Mass
Prest
Gov. Jos, A. Wright
J. G. Divis
Parke County
Wm. G. Coffin
Wm. U. Harding
Lafayette
H.H. Dodd
Israel Dille
Newark
Wn. H. Harding
Y. E. M. Benson
Jouw Fouurs
Moltrie Station
C. & Plr
Alliance
Crraeman
Fours
Marshal Frrom
Bro’t
U.S
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Cran i Co
Philadelphia
West
Taans Brownecu
Darast
Forest City
Neulontion
Mon Joux
B. Rozzursox
Mumbolt
Southampton
Rusia
N. Orleans
Shady Side
Huevent
East Aven Mt
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Gietson
Cnnurance
Summit Co. Fire Ins Co
Sears
Feu
Ahutber Railroad Projedts
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Belvidere
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Cincinnati Gazette
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State Register
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North Carolina
Mississippi
Alatame
Tesna
Missouriland
Plain Dealer
Lucrattinott
Trey Stone
New York City
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