Announcements and public notices from 1873 era
A collection of brief notices includes candidates announcing runs for Stephenson County offices, names to be submitted to Republican conventions, and editor Wa Reynolds urging publication. Also referenced are Laura Keene in New York, a state school principals meeting at Galesburg, Marshal MacMahon’s public walks project, cholera deaths in Nashville, true bills against Bank of England forgers, and a major fire in Grand Rapids with extensive losses.
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Freeport Journal
Stephenson County
Reynolds
Eleroy
Ills
George Bidwell
Austin Bidwell
George McDonnel
Edwin Noyes
Bank of England
Old Bailey
Marriage Arranged Between Duke of Edinburgh and Grand Duchess
The marriage between the Duke of Edinburgh and Grand Duchess Maria Alexandrovna is arranged. The Duke relinquishes his succession right to the Duchy of Saxe Coburg, a move with significant political implications.
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Duke of Edinburgh
Maria Alexandrovna
Russia
Duchy of
Saxe-Coburg
France Delivers Second Instalment of War Indemnity to Germany
The second installment of 250000000 francs from the last milliard of war indemnity was delivered to the German Treasury on the 5th. After this payment, 50000000 francs remain due to Germany, to be paid by the 5th of next September, per the treaty signed in Berlin on March 15.
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France
Germany
Berlin
Douglass lauds Burchard and recalls Grant Parish slaughter inquiry
In Washington the Commissioner of Internal Revenue praised Congressman Burchard as one of the most incorruptible in Congress. The Carroll Mirror notes ongoing government inquiries into the Grant Parish massacre of colored people, with secret investigations yielding testimonies and arrests of several participants.
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J. W. Douglass
Internal Revenue
Washington
Burchard
Congress
Douglass
Carroll Mirror
Washington dispatch on General Howard deficit payments
A Washington dispatch reports that accounts for General Howard and his officers show a deficit of 11000 dollars, with Howard admitting a 6000 dollar balance he is ready to pay. Subordinates bear about half the deficit, and many letters from colored veterans say they did not receive bounty. An investigation is needed to verify forged entries or false statements. All accounts will be examined by the Comptrollers, who may adjust their regates for or against Howard.
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Washington
Howard
West
Army
Navy
Icward
Zere
City of Washington wrecked on Gull Rock Bar
A detailed narrative recounts the July 5 wreck of the steamship City of Washington off Gull Rock Bar Port Lebeur in dense fog. All aboard survived after rapid disembarkation aided by Cornelius Swainburg William Ferguson and local volunteers. officers face charges of criminal carelessness.
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Fmiman Line
City of
New York
City of Washington
Green Island
Gull Rock Shoal
Cornelius Swainburg
William Ferguson
Castle Garden
Harding
Lewis
Parnell
United States Army
Swanburg
Swanburg and Ferguson
Washington
Little Hope Rock
Gull Rock
Modoc Trial Verdict Looms For Massacre Suspects
The Military Commission at Klamath Lake concluded its proceedings in the Modoc massacre case. Prosecution evidence was strong and defense witnesses offered little. the panel is expected to convict on the charges. Colonels Elliott and Curtis with Dr. Belden will depart for San Francisco.
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Klamata
Oregon
Yauka
Cal
Canb
Charley
Dave
Mose
William
Klamath Lake
Dyar
Klamath Reservation
General Canby
Commission For Justice
Elliott
Curtis
Belden
San Francisco
Americans in Paris Reach 25,000 During Busy Period
About 25,000 Americans are in Paris currently as the city sees high visitor numbers. Many travelers reportedly spend roughly $9,000 daily, illustrating strong demand for lodging dining and activities in the French capital.
The New Murder Law and Its Death Penalty Effect
A Times editorial warns that Judge Davis's reading in the Walworth case narrows the death penalty by redefining murder in the first degree. It argues juries will convict for lesser offenses, undermining deterrence, and urges repeal of the new statute to restore justice and public safety.
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Davis
Walworth
Real
Reynolds
Judge Davis
Gillen
Phelps
Railways of 1873 74 show vast miles and profits
HT V Poor's Railway Manual 1873 74 surveys 425 railways with 57 828 miles of track and total cost 159 198 057. Gross receipts 473 241 055 operating expenses 307 486 689 net earnings 105 754 878 dividends 64 418 158 total miles in operation 67 1 ̧ built last year 6 427 more than 34 thousand miles since 1830 plant built totals align with treasury receipts and national debt figures.
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HT. V. Poor
United States ‘Treasury
Death of Prof La Mountain in Iona balloon tragedy
A Detroit Post correspondent recounts Prof. La Mountain of Brooklyn Michigan dying during a 4th of July balloon ascent in Iona. The airship inverted midair after the canopy tore loose, the basket struck ground feet first, and the aeronaut died amid a panicked crowd as debris and the fallen canvas caused injuries.
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la Mountain
Iona
Mich
Detroit Post
Brooklyn
Sun Mountain
Bender family pursued in Paris over Kansas murders
An American Register of Paris report states New York detectives chase the Bender family of Kansas fame charged with recent Cherryvale killings. Johanna Katie Bender, described as young with red hair, is noted for repulsive features and furtive look. Detectives have reached Europe. Kate may speak French. If in France, police will soon close in.
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Bender
Kansas
American Register of
Paris
Special Detective Agency of
New York
Cherryvale
London
Mormon Mission in Arizona Territory Ends in Failure
Brigham Young projected the San Francisco Mormon Mission to settle in the Arizona Territory and build a segment of Tom Scott’s Southern Pacific. The colony of over 700 is returning to Utah amid disaster and hardship. Emigrants faced scarce water and pasturage, lost boats across the Colorado River, and endured removal of heavy goods to survive. The episode shakes faith in prophetic infallibility as Rev Norman McLeod departs West to lecture on Utah and Mormonism.
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San Francisco
Arizona
Brigham Young
Tom Scott
Southern Pacific
Utah
Colorado River
Norman Mcleod
Gentile Standootas
The Railroads and the Courts
A discussion on how existing laws and constitutions define railroad rights and regulatory powers. It cites Minnesota and Olcott decisions showing state and federal courts affirming legislative control over tolls and public use, noting the potential for uniform judicial direction while leaving broader questions for later debate.
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United States
Supreme Court of the
Minnesota
Supreme Court
Olcott 08
County Board of Supervisors
Fond du Lac
Justice Strong
Congress
Y. Times
Surrender Talks for Satanta Big Tree Discussed at Fort Sill
The Interior Secretary and Gov. Davis debated surrender terms for Kiowa and Comanche chiefs Satanta and Big Tree on the 7th inst. Davis insisted on his own terms and frontier protection for Texas unless peace guarantees are secured. A grand Kiowa and Comanche council at Fort Sill was planned for August 7 with Commissioner Smith present. The session also noted Boston's net debt of 25.7 million.
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Secretary of the Interior
Gov. Davis
Satanta
Big Tree
Texas
Fort Sill
Smith
Indian Office
Emancipation Monument Fund Moves to Lincoln Scene
The Sanitary Commission revival funds a group sculpture commemorating emancipation. A bronze colossal size statue of Lincoln and a kneeling freedman, four figures total, to be unveiled in Washington on the 1876 anniversary. The design shows Lincoln empowering the freedman with the proclamation words on the pedestal.
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Tomy
York Times
Lincoln
Hang, Sanitary Commission
As Democrat
Wong
Charlotte Scott
Ohio
Arsenay
Yeatman
Press Western Sanitary Commission
Efinestes
Thorny Florence
Vis Ball
Sanitary Commission
Florence
Havin
Ayered
Washington City
Mr. Lincoln
Almigi
New Orleans duel affair prompts justice push
The Times argues New Orleans should set a strong example like Richmond by indicting duel participants after Col. Rhett’s noted behavior and the Cooley inquest verdict. It urges decisive action by officers of the law to end dueling, condemning the practice as a breach of statute and justice.
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New Orleans
Richmond
Cooley
Col. Rhett
Col
Rhett
Challen
Sidney
Ric
New York
Canada
Wslnesses
JWV
Balloon Flight Ends Far North With Survival Struggle
Frank K. King made a g-ball ascent at Morristown Vermont when a heavy snowstorm froze the craft. the balloon fell eight miles from its launch, landing after about five minutes. A rescue party of 600 men searched the wilderness for King who reemerged around 11 o clock after nearly forty hours without food, badly exhausted but alive.
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Frank K. King
Morristown
King
Government of Holland Compromise With Sultan Reported
A fragment notes ongoing tensions as Holland indicates it has made or is negotiating a compromise with the Sultan. The dispute remains unsettled and the broil is described as continuing despite apparent talks.
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Hollan
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Republican County Convention
Jasper Mallory
Johnson Potter
Laura Keene
Galesburg
S. S. Warrell
Covington, Ky
Jesse R. Grant
Marshal MacMahon
Nashville
Grand Rapids, Mich
Grant Parish
Boston
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