Miners, Mergers and Malice Aboard New York Steamer
A New York paper reports a fatal gas explosion in a National steamship bunker from coal gas amid dockside nerves. It notes Capt Brackett’s injuries and police raids on a Bleeker Street dance house where many namesakes of famous figures were found. It also mentions a murder case on Prince Street and Vanderbilt stock shedding in the market.
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New York
Newton
Hell Gate
Atlantic
Greece
Brackett
New York Police
Allen
Bleecker Street
Anch
Tie
Prince Street
Lichtning Charlie
America
Nathan and Burdell
New York Central
Vanderbilt
Hoboken
Raprix
Attempted Assassination in Vincennes Police Shooting
At 12 50 last night Gottlieb Vieke a new policeman was shot in the leg on Water street near Jennie Tieibert s bagnio. He confronted a man who drew a revolver and fired twice the second shot lodging in the thigh. The assailant fled and is at large. The wounded officer was taken home where a hard chill followed and the ball remains unextracted awaiting a favorable opportunity for removal.
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Vincennes Sun
Gottlieb Vieke
Water Street
Jennie Tieibert
Bagnio
Vieke
Vicke
Mr. Vick
Two Organs Regulate Stomach and Liver for Health
The ad promotes Hop Bitters as the sole remedy to regulate the stomach and liver, claiming proper function of these organs will greatly reduce human illnesses across climates. It asserts Hop Bitters delivers healthy natural action for both organs.
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BD. i. C
Rochester
N.Y
Washington Letter Opens with Bank Reserve Bill Defeat
The Washington Letter notes the failure of the bill requiring national banks to keep reserves in coin, calling the death of this measure a loss for the session. It comments on congressional rhetoric, political fights over electors, and the Bourbon faction, with praise and jabs at various figures and a critique of suffrage and taxation without representation.
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Eviror
New York
Louisiana
Garcelons
Tildeus
Kith
Gorman
U. S
Maryland
Senate
Congress
Elect Mahone
Virginia
Richmond
Hamburg
Department of State
United States
Germany
Boston Harbor
Massachusetts
South Carolina
Prominent New York Chemist Praises St Jacobs Oil
Albert C. Dung of Bowery proclaims St Jacobs Oil cured a well known auctioneer and many other prominent Rheumatism sufferers, calling it a reliable remedy.
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New York
Albert C. Dung
Bowery
St Jacobs
New York Democrats Opposed to Tilden Rally in Albany
Tammany leaders oppose Tilden's nomination and debate a possible separate State convention. They seek unity by considering a compromise candidate while weighing how to gain access to the national convention. The meeting’s outcome could influence whether Tilden remains in contention or is shelved.
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Terre Haute Express
New York
Tilden
Idea
Reconciliation Brings Harding to Journal Paragrapher Role
George C Harding, late of the Indianapolis News, has joined the Journal and will take control of the Sunday issue and serve as paragrapher for the weekday paper. The move signals a cordial settlement between Harding and the Journal’s proprietor and promises a stronger, more enterprising paper. In Augusta the Legislature opens with Fusion Senators and Representatives taking seats as the finance committee begins the Treasury accounts audit and state officials pledge cooperation. Quiet returns as the political scene stabilizes and expected Fusionists join the sessions.
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Terre Haute Express
George C.harding
Indianapolis Neval
the News
Journal
Harding
Herald
Aveusta
Senate
Atwell
Potter
Penobscott
White
Holbook
Ireland Unrest Expected if Immigration Sparks Voter Exodus
The Chicago Inter Ocean questions how Senator Voorhees will respond as Irish immigration fuels a mass exodus of 200 colored voters to Indiana. It warns unrest may grow as Ireland could break loose within a year, prompting renewed calls for investigation.
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Chicago Inter-Ocean
Indiana
Voorhees
Ireland
Embryo Indian Fighters Absent After Midnight Departure
Two boys Levi Greemore and Joseph Desbutt left home at around midnight heading to unknown parts. Their parents are distressed and have telegraphed the region seeking their arrest, while the motive for fleeing remains unknown.
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Vincennes
St. Francisviir
Ivy
Levi Greemore
Joseph Desbutt
Smith Postoffice Board Decision in Queensland Tobacco Case
In Queensland the Post Office Board issues a decision related to John Hipper and a tobacco dispute. The judgment involves a payment or set amount of 26.48 units.
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Smith
John Hipper
Psety Tobacco
Indiana proposes amendments shaping voting, elections, and debt limits
The General Assembly approved constitutional amendments in 1879 to be placed before voters in 1880. Proposals include residency and registration rules for voting, removal of racial disfranchisement, moving general elections to November, and reforms to judiciary and public debt limits.
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General Assembly
State of
Indiana
United States
Courts of Genera
Sue
Ancdub
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Bool Reed
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William Herron
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