Floods Hit Washington And Chicago Amid River Tolls
Editorial notes describe three to five feet of water on Pennsylvania Avenue between the capitol and treasury, floods sweeping three Potomac bridge spans, Chicago Baptist church fire destroying a large edifice with $50,000 loss, and broader snow and rain events centering on Omaha with ice and drifting bridges. Rumor says state representative Sam Sinclair is ill in Indianapolis. The Eads subsidy ship plan sits in the house by a near unanimous vote.
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Pennsylvania
Capitol
Treasury Building
Potomac
Washington
Sam Sinclair
State House of Representatives
Indianapolis
Michigans Avenue
Chicago
Omaha
New York Chicago and St Louis Railroad Details Revealed
Chicago Times column provides full and precise information on the New York Chicago and St Louis railroad project, highlighting key plans, routes, and implications for investors and markets. The piece emphasizes official statements and potential impact on regional transportation.
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Chicago Times
New York, Chicago & St. Louis
New York
Chicago
ST. Louis
Germany to abandon gold standard and adopt double standard
Bismark favored a gold and silver standard as Germany shifts from the single gold standard. In Peru, Lima fell to Chilean forces on January 15 after two brutal battles with about 16 000 killed and wounded across both armies.
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Gremany
Bismark
Lima
Peru
Gas is Said to be Wasted as Hotels Switch to Electric Light
The Continental hotel in Philadelphia and the Grand Pacific in Chicago are reported to adopt electric lighting at a saving of 875 per week versus gas pan lights. The article notes the meter never reveals the hidden cost difference.
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Continental
Philadelphia
Grand Pacific
Chicago
New Castle
Rushville
W. Worthington
Questionable Vice Presidency Claim Stirs Congress
Report that Arthur was elected vice president last fall and announced by Congress is challenged as a mistake since he is not a U S citizen. Uncertainty remains about next steps, with locals noting a tendency to learn the truth only after actions are taken.
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Arthur
Congress
United States
Dilemma for Miners Split Between Alaska and New Mexico Gold
Attractions are about equally divided between Alaska mines and the Florida mountains in the southwest corner of New Mexico. The old dilemma of the ass between two bundles of hay over a rain among miners is discussed as people weigh where to go for gold. Some may solve the problem by trying both.
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Alaska
Florida Mountains
New Mexico
Dorsey Credited With Garfield State Victory Over Indiana Claimants
The passage credits Dorsey, the former Arkansas carpetbagger senator, with carrying the state for Garfield. It notes New loudly claimed credit and even demanded a cabinet post, while others mock ongoing claims to invented recognitions surrounding General Ben Harrison.
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Garfield
Indiana
Dorsey
Arkansas
New
Ben Harrison
Closeu
Hayes as a Persistent Violator of Law in Presidency
The piece argues President Hayes repeatedly violated the law, drawing his salary quarterly in advance. It asserts all public officers share equal legal terms for payment, and since Hayes assumed the office unlawfully, he should not scruple to disregard law.
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Presiwoent Hayes
Hayes
Snow and Floods Halt Toledo Train Service
Special to The Sentinel reports no major change in Toledo Ohio as water levels fall slightly. Trains remain snow bound and business suspended while locals work to raise the blockade, though movement is limited.
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Sentinel
Eepo, O
Toledo
Snow Storm Paralyzes Railways Across Nebraska
Omaha Neb Feb 12 A severe northeast snow and wind storm blocks all rail lines and telegraph services. Des Moines reports 18 inches of snow and Davenport 8 inches. Trains are stranded or abandoned across the state, with heavy casualties to PATH transport, while telegraph lines gradually come back westward.
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Omawa
Neb
Omaha
Des Moines
Davenport
Union Pacific
Mountain Division
Sidney
Lincoln
Burlington and
Missouri Road
Heas Opera
Nebraska
Chicago, St. Paul
Omaha Road
Snowstorm Closes Streets in St. Louis
St. Louis suffers the worst snow blockade of the season as drifting and whirling snow hampered travel all day. Officials report heavy drifting and poor visibility across the city and suburbs.
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St. Louis
Cotton Movement Through Indianapolis To Eastern Markets
Large quantities of cotton pass through Indianapolis en route to eastern markets. A Cambridge City boy was found nearly frozen on a sled. The Marion County Medical Society seeks a state health board via legislation. General A D Streight bought walnut timber in Hendricks County at up to 150 dollars per tree. Ferguson Park House in Indianapolis sustained 396000 dollars in insurance after a fire with additional meat salvage noted in the cellar. The wife of Thomas Layton of Indianapolis is mentioned.
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CoLumbus
Foster
New York
Chicago and St. Louis
Ohio Central
W. H. Gibson
Akron
Youngstown
Ohio Line
New Castle
Milton
Pennslvania
New Jersey Central
Philadelphia
Pittsburg
Kinaman
Trumbull County
Buffalo
Cleveland
Valley Railroad
Fort Wayne
Wabash Or
Huntington
Chicago
St. Louis
Ind
Kokomo
Frankfort
Gibson
Indianapolis
George 8Stombaugh
Cambridge City
Marion County Medical Society
State Board of Health
A. D. Streight
Hendricks County
Ferguson Park House
Second Annual Reunion of Forty-fourth Indiana at Fort Wayne
Anniversary of the Battle of Ft Donelson marks the second reunion of the Forty-fourth Indiana Volunteer Infantry at Fort Wayne Indiana on February 16 1881 Proceedings begin at 10 am at the Academy of Music with a parade at 2 pm and a 3 pm business meeting including reading of communications from absent comrades and election of officers for the coming year After remarks by one member from the regiment are expected.
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Forty-fourth Indiana Volunteer Infantry
Fort Wayne
Indiana
Academy of Music
Rink
Fort Donelson Battle Reunion Held by 44th Regiment
The 44th Regiment scheduled a reunion with officers Lewis Griffith Alexander Kinmonr D Belknap W Bingham F K Cosgrove Sam B Sweet O P Kounta Frank W Willis W C Williams C H B Ward appointing time and place. Adjournment set for 6 30 pm with a banquet at 6 pm. Fort Wayne citizens join evening events featuring music and speeches by Col Hugh B Reed Maj J H Rerick Col W C Williams E O Rose and others.
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Fort Donaldson
Lewis Griffith
Alexander Kinmonr
D. Belknap
W.B. Bingham
F. K. Cosgrove
Sam. B. Sweet
O. P. Kounta
Frank W. Willis
W.C. Williams
C. HB. Ward
Fort Wayne
Ooh
A. Zollinger
Hugh B. Reed
Fort Donelson
J. H. Rerick
Col
W. C. Williams
T. E. O. Rose
44Th
Col. Robertson
James Harper
Robert Stratton
H. GC. Peterson
Charles McCullough
Col. Humphrey
James Kane
Court schedules and local cases set for February week
Superior Court calendar lists Friday February 18 juries for several cases including Diebold Safe and Lock Co. vs Oraw and Foster vs G R LR Co. plus Meyers v Meyers. Monday February 21 covers Chapin v Rodenbeek and Walburn v Sine among others. Additional dates February 22 and 23 include Johnson v W and Maline v Moellering et al. Jury for January term ordered to return next Monday. A man pleads guilty to selling liquor without a license. fine $20 and costs. A fight over multiple charges for same man noted. Cat rings bell at midnight. prank tale shared. Grand jury delays Parker case until March term. Attorneys Hench and Colerick for Mrs Parker.
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Diebold Safe and Lock Company
Oraw
Foster
Meyers
Chapin
Rodenbeek
Walburn
Sine
Berry Et al
Harmon
Maline
Wm. Knight
Emanuel Fox
John Riedmiller
Ceaser Barto
Asaault
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Busi
Ness
Gov. Foster
Decatur County
Martin Jones
Harrison County
County Poor Asylum
Baldwin
Assensora
County Board of Equalization
Board of County Commissioners
Treasury
N. Y. Sun
State News
Thomas Layton
Battle of Ft. Donelson
Johnson Vs. W
Sterling
Blume
First National Bank, of
Lucas
Criminal Court
Adams
Jefferson County
N. Y
Grand Jury
Mrs. Parker
M. Hench
Henry Colerick
Ernst Vordermark
E. Yoar Easle
Boots
ALL
E. Vordermark & Sons
Holman
Day’s
Flagg
Mordhurst’s Drug Store
Calhoun St
Cor Berry
WHAI
Kentucky
G. Upington
Broadway
J. Richmond
Covington
H. C. Sites & Bro
Nill's Block
Calhoun Street
M. A. Dauphin
New Orleans
Louisiana State Lottery Company
Hale
Lyd
M. Baltes & CO
Harris Street
Sunday School Times
John BD. Wattles
Chestnut St
A. Dauphin
G. T. Beauregard
JUALA
The
Grand Rapids & Indians Railroad Company
General Attica
Grand Rapids
Michigan
Eee & Board
J. BP. Ghart
Mich
W. P. Smuich
West Columbia Street
Ft. Wayne
Dee
Farmers of Alien Co
Giddings & CO
NOTGE
Ft. Wayne, Muncie & Cincinnati
Allen County
W. Wort
M. Becker
Ft. M
C. R. RB
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