27 Dec 1871
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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1871
Page
1
An OCR laden page discusses wartime trials and public fear, detailing mentions of court cases, medical and legal concerns, and commentary on war pressures. It references names, places, and events in a dense, erratic stream, highlighting social strain and political tension amid conflict.
Intelligence claims William M Tweed fled from Junction and hid in New York City while bondsmen seek to justify in court. Farley turned traitor, Gould and Hastings balked, and Tweed's bail saga includes possible attachment of property and ongoing examination of bondmen.
A lengthy report details alleged harbor master abuses in New York, with affidavits about Hart and others, Governor Hoffman’s handling, and calls for swift action. It includes statements from ship owners and merchants, plus petitions for relief and notes on related torreyburn and Torry vessels.
Reports from Paris Russia Turkey and Cuba outline tensions and political moves. Thiers opposes income tax in France as Germans seize hostages and a census of wealthy citizens is noted. Russia fixes conscription and Belgium forms a new ministry amid liberal clerical shifts. A murder and public notices punctuate the day’s global notes.
A white man, Henry Snyder, fired on women at a Christian event in Florence, injuring several and killing others amid a violent melee. Wounded include Albert Yowell and Jabs Hirent, with others seriously hurt. The chaos followed a railroad disaster report tied to Cedar Kispile and Shell Room River, noting two locomotives and heavy drift.
An early report describes a railway accident where an sbear 16g broken and eight passengers including A Towne suffered broken ribs and other injuries. A conductor pulled a passenger from a window while others aided by Loomis and Jill prevented a fire. The bridge and carriages were damaged and rumors of deliberate tampering surrounded the incident.
The Committee of Ninety met in the Chamber of Commerce with John Foley chairing and Wm M Hoes as secretary. Future meetings will be at 62 Union Square in the Committee of Reventy rooms. Members appointed include Daly Stern Hoos Brown and Dovalo. The session discussed rapid transit woes from Westchester to New York City and noted poor depot conditions and high charges in Connecticut and New Jersey routes. The next meeting is set for Friday at 63 Union Square.
A Sedutta dispatch reports a Ku Klux outbreak in Marshall, Saline County, Missouri. Armed mobs pursued Black residents as patrols halted travelers. reports indicate multiple killings, including men hanged, with one severely wounded. Authorities feared further killings as mob violence rose.
In Anne Arundel County’s Criminal Court the trial of Mew Wharton proceeds with testimony on liver analysis and chemical experiments to detect arsenic or antimony residues. Witnesses describe procedures and conclusions as the case adjourns for the day and resumes tomorrow.
Reports describe heavy snows on the plains delaying rail traffic eastward and ice breakups in the Hudson River melting rapidly. Ferry service may resume tomorrow as life remains limited. waterway danger noted with ice breaking from upriver. Government weather bulletin covers barometer, temperatures, winds, and forecasts across the Midwest and South Atlantic regions.
In East Arlington on Christmas Day a deadly affray occurred at a drinking saloon. Purnell and Lawrence, described as the proprietors, exchanged blows with about five people. Two are dead and another mortally wounded, one close to death, with Farwell's partner aged around a year.
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